BBC journalists around the world risk their lives to tell the truth on a daily basis. That’s why I’ve been so dismayed by the lack of courage shown by the people responsible for the BBC’s domestic *political* coverage (not the specialists in Health, Soc Affairs and other depts)

It should not have been allowed to happen. There’s even a statue of George Orwell outside NBH warning you - if the BBC doesn’t speak truth to power, it’s pointless. @Katysearle, @FranUnsworth - and pretty much everyone down, I’m talking to you.

I recognise this will upset some old friends and I'm burning some bridges here. Save your anger with me and start getting ready for the public inquiry.

It has been obvious for years that Boris Johnson was unfit for office. The BBC’s Westminster operation was too frightened to say so. Some even seemed - frankly - enamoured of him. The result is at least 50k dead.