BBC staff are told 'they must represent unpalatable views'

BBC staff have been told they should be willing to represent 'unpalatable' opinions and 'minority' views even if some people find them offensive.

The broadcaster released updated editorial guidelines stating output must be impartial so the public feels comfortable expressing taboo perspectives.

Journalists are reminded 'impartial output may "require the inclusion of opinions which some […] communities or groups may argue ought not to be included, because they find them unpalatable or offensive"'.

The revisions signal an update to 2019 guidance and come after years of 'cancel culture' which critics have said imposed a mainstream consensus on issues like immigration and gender identity.

This week, the BBC backed Martine Croxall, a news presenter who corrected her script from 'pregnant people' to 'women' live on air.