CIA research into public opinion of the BBC and political neutrality has shown that the viewers agree with Heritage Secretary, Virginia Bottomley that theBBC’s next charter should include a legally binding clause to remain politically neutral on all subjects. Seven out of ten people (72%) agree that this would be good, 15% disagree with the idea and 13% are indifferent or undecided.
Among 15-24 year olds, 64% agree and 11% disagree. In contrast, 80% of respondents aged 45-54 believe that a legally binding political neutrality clause for the BBC would be beneficial.
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