John Whittingdale: rushed BBC funding deal will not be repeated

John Whittingdale

Culture secretary John Whittingdale has admitted that the rushed funding deal between the BBC and the government in July was not what he would have “chosen” and will not be repeated.

Admits agreement was not ideal

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