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UK’s Starmer refuses to say whether he will urge Trump to drop his $1 billion BBC threat

Starmer backs BBC's independence amid resignations and legal threats after a disputed documentary edit led to a $1 billion lawsuit demand from Trump.

  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a strong and independent BBC was needed in an age of disinformation, but it must uphold high standards and correct errors quickly.
  • Starmer did not directly answer whether he would urge US President Donald Trump to drop his $1 billion threat of legal action against the BBC over alleged defamation.
  • Trump accused the BBC of defrauding the public by editing a speech to make it appear he urged the January 6 Capitol attack, and his lawyer demanded a retraction or legal action.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirms his support for the BBC, while calling for editorial rigour, while Donald Trump threatens the prosecution group On the same subject

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