Tim Davie forced to clarify situation after newsrooms told new rules prevent attendance
The BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, has told journalists they will still be allowed to attend LGBT Pride marches, providing they remain celebratory and individuals aren’t seen to be taking a stand on any “politicised or contested issues”.
On Thursday, the corporation introduced new rules designed to improve the public perception of the impartiality of its news staff. This included imposing substantial restrictions on social media use and an explicit ban on news staff attending most protest marches, even in a personal capacity.
