Dominic Cummings sat down with Laura Kuenssberg for a BBC interview (Picture: BBC)
The BBC has fiercely defended its decision to air an interview with Dominic Cummings after viewers complained it was biased against Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Political editor Laura Kuenssberg sat down with the PM’s former top aide and grilled him about the behind-the-scenes power struggle and the events of the last year, with the programming airing on BBC Two on Tuesday.
During the interview, Mr Cummings claimed Mr Johnson believes it’s ‘ludicrous’ that he is Prime Minister and also revealed he is in discussions with others about new political projects, including setting up a party.
However, days after the programme ended, the BBC was forced to double down on why it chose to broadcast it.
‘As the Prime Minister’s former Chief Adviser and someone who held a key role in the Vote Leave campaign, Dominic Cummings has been an influential figure in British politics in recent years; participated in and been privy to many significant political developments,’ the corporation said in a statement.
‘This was Mr Cummings’ first major broadcast interview, and we believe the insights he offered into the Government’s handling of the pandemic and other issues of importance would be of interest to our audience.’