John Redwood: In the modern media age, how does the BBC justify its existence?

John Redwood: In the modern media age, how does the BBC justify its existence?

Sir John Redwood is a former MP for Wokingham and a former Secretary of State for Wales. He will soon join the House of Lords. Are BBC journalists not very good, or do they stick to the establishment line however wrong it may be? This issue cannot be avoided as the Government launches its enquiry into the BBC’s future. Ministers do need to answer several important questions: should the license fee (or BBC tax) continue? What is public service br…