THE BBC faced a growing backlash last night for rebuking Naga Munchetty after the presenter spoke out against racism.
Up to 150 black presenters and high-profile figures signed a letter urging the corporation to overturn its decision to back a complaint against the BBC Breakfast TV host. The BBC's editorial complaints unit said Ms Munchetty, 44, broke rules while discussing remarks by US president Donald Trump that she said were"embedded in racism".
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