BBC backlash as radio stations blasted for 'blatant discrimination' amid cuts

BBC backlash as radio stations blasted for ‘blatant discrimination’ amid major cuts

Paul Siegert, the NUJ’s national broadcasting organiser, said: “To go from over 100 hours a week of local programming on every station to 40 is unacceptable.

”A Spokesperson said: “We will ensure we keep that longstanding companionship and connections with listeners, but we also need to reflect changing audience habits by investing more in local online news.The National Federation of the Blind UK has written to Downing Street and also the BBC's director general Tim Davie outlining their concernsCredit: Alamy

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