Ed Balls praises the "independent BBC." (2017) Archived Message Posted by Morrissey on June 7, 2020, 8:50 am It's 3 against 1, surprise surprise.... ED BALLS: I guess... my argument with Akala goes back to this: one of the great strengths of our society-y-y is that we have an independent BBC which isn't owned by billionaires and actually is trusted because it's always been objective and tough. I think the BBC has been tough on both sides in this election campaign. Quite a lot of Jeremy Corbyn's supporters think the BBC is part of the elite establishment, but um, I'm not sure that's right. Akala, Michael Gove, Ed Balls on press and media treatment of Jeremy Corbyn - BBC News Message Thread: Ed Balls praises the "independent BBC." (2017) - Morrissey June 7, 2020, 8:50 am Andrew Neil: "I mean, I wouldn't ask a tough question if I didn't have the evidence - Morrisssey June 7, 2020, 8:55 am Re: Ed Balls praises the "independent BBC." (2017) - Mary June 7, 2020, 9:31 am   Searching