[germinalphrase]

Perhaps, they are stalling until political leadership can suggest an angle to take on the events.

[pmyteh]

The BBC has all kinds of problems. Waiting for a 'line to take' from politicians is emphatically not one of them.

[germinalphrase]

That is good to hear. As an American, I’m not sure how independently the editorial choices are made at the BBC.

[IAmEveryone]

In that case, it may be better not to throw out accusations. People are cynical and mistrusting enough. No need to feed the believe that every politician is corrupt and every journalists lying.

[germinalphrase]

I think you’re casting too dark a shade on my comment. Independent new publications like the BBC, NPR, New York Times, etc. will always be in discussion with - and often reliant on information provided by - politicians on world events. It’s part of the process of news making.