THE BBC’s decision to stop showing the First Minister’s daily Covid-19 briefings has clearly not been a popular one.
In the few hours since the announcement came, more than 8000 people have signed a petition urging the broadcaster to continue airing the conferences.
Online there are politicians, public health experts and members of the public complaining about the decision to stop airing the briefings right as coronavirus cases are rising again across the UK.
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It’s obvious there’s a lot of anger over the BBC’s decision, but don’t feel powerless just yet.
There are two key things you can do to show you disagree with axing the broadcasts.
The first is to complain to the BBC. Online, this is a very simple process – simply visit this link and follow along with the form.
If you aren’t such a whiz with technology you can also complain by phone on 03700 100 222 (but remember this is charged as geographic numbers). Due to Covid-19 there are reduced staff, so the phone option is a means of recording complaints via a voicemail system - the BBC advises you will not receive a response.
If for any reason those options don’t suit you, you can also send your complaint in print to BBC Complaints, PO Box 1922, Darlington, DL3 0UR.
Secondly, you can add your voice to the growing number of people demanding this decision is reversed.
Sign the change.org petition by following this link.
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