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BBC to give Ukip three party broadcasts, but none to Greens | BBC to give Ukip three party broadcasts, but none to Greens |
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Ukip has been awarded three party political broadcasts a year outside of the election after the introduction of a new rule by the BBC’s governing body. | Ukip has been awarded three party political broadcasts a year outside of the election after the introduction of a new rule by the BBC’s governing body. |
Both parties have one MP in the House of Commons, but the Greens have not been awarded the same broadcasting time. | Both parties have one MP in the House of Commons, but the Greens have not been awarded the same broadcasting time. |
The BBC has two main criteria in order to be eligible for party political broadcasts (PPB), which are representation in the House of Commons and electoral support in elections. | The BBC has two main criteria in order to be eligible for party political broadcasts (PPB), which are representation in the House of Commons and electoral support in elections. |
The corporation said it had taken into account the large amount of support Ukip had in the country, noting that in the run-up to the referendum on EU membership, a Eurocentric part should get more time on British television, The Guardian reported. | The corporation said it had taken into account the large amount of support Ukip had in the country, noting that in the run-up to the referendum on EU membership, a Eurocentric part should get more time on British television, The Guardian reported. |
The BBC Trust changed its rules last week, which stated a party had to have at least two MPs. It has now been changed so parties with just one MP can be considered for PPB's slots on BBC1 and BBC2. | The BBC Trust changed its rules last week, which stated a party had to have at least two MPs. It has now been changed so parties with just one MP can be considered for PPB's slots on BBC1 and BBC2. |
The BBC’s executive published a list of political parties it determined eligible for broadcasts in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. | The BBC’s executive published a list of political parties it determined eligible for broadcasts in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. |
The Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems qualify to broadcasts in England, Wales and Scotland. While Ukip qualifies for broadcasts in England and Wales. | The Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems qualify to broadcasts in England, Wales and Scotland. While Ukip qualifies for broadcasts in England and Wales. |
Parties can appeal to the BBC Trust, who has the final say in the allocations. | Parties can appeal to the BBC Trust, who has the final say in the allocations. |
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