According to The Guardian, the BBC has received 200 complaints since the story broke about George Alagiah being asked to step down as patron of the Fairtrade Foundation (you can read my previous posts here and here).
If you would like to make a complaint and you happen to be on Facebook (and lets face it – most of us are on Facebook!) visit Superbadger and follow the instructions – quick and easy.
Categories: Campaigns · Fairtrade Information
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My last post reported that George Alagiah had been made to step down from his post at The Fairtrade Foundation by the BBC.
The Times has today published a letter from The BBC Director of News, setting out why they asked him to step down. Whilst its important for readers to make their own judgment, I will just say that I hope they will be applying this impartiality to all areas and staff of their organisation.
Categories: Campaigns · Fairtrade Information
Tagged: fairtrade, George Alagiah, The BBC, The Fairtrade Foundation, The Times
Although he has held the position for seven years, George Alagiah has been forced to quit his position as official patron of The Fairtrade Foundation by the BBC.
There is an excellent article regarding this in The Times. Like many, I don’t understand why the BBC now considers it necessary for him to step down after having held the position for several years. You can read what Mr Alagiah has to say himself, by clicking HERE.
Categories: Campaigns · Fairtrade Information
Tagged: BBC, fairtrade, George Alagiah, The Fairtrade Foundation, The Times
