In response, a Conservative Party source threatened to review Channel 4’s broadcasting licence. “If we are re-elected we will have to review Channel 4’s Public Services Broadcasting obligations,” the source told BuzzFeed.
In one ad, available to view in the Facebook ad library, Kuenssberg says “pointless delay to Brexit” while Edwards says “another Brexit delay.” Both quotes are taken from BBC archive footage and are shorn of all context, but amplify Tory election slogans. The timing of the ad is particularly awkward for the BBC after the corporation has faced criticism from some viewers who feel its coverage has been favorable towards Johnson.
Corbyn submitted himself to the Neil grilling on Tuesday and did not receive good reviews for his performance, with his record on antisemītism spotlighted. His people said he took part in the interview on the understanding that Johnson would face the same scrutiny.