BBC rules it failed to meet impartiality standards during Tory leadership race coverage

Martine Croxall was taken off air following the episode on October 23 amid claims she showed bias after Boris Johnson pulled out of the leadership contest.

Martine Croxall was taken off air following the episode on October 23 amid claims she showed bias after Boris Johnson pulled out of the leadership contest, which was later won by Rishi Sunak (BBC/PA)

The BBC has ruled that “several remarks and reactions” made by presenter Martine Croxall caused a “significant risk” that the audience could believe “opinions were being expressed” on the Conservative leadership contest.

Broadcaster Croxall, 53, was taken off air following the episode on October 23 amid claims she showed bias after Boris Johnson pulled out of the leadership contest, which was later won by Rishi Sunak.