This (the original Munchetty verdict) is the BBC desperately trying to maintain balance in the face of pressure from the right wing press politicians and commentators.
Sometimes it’s difficult with people like Donald Trump in particular, to remain entirely tight lipped ...
I see btw that Hanna Yusuf died aged 27. V sad. Terrible waste.
Naga Munchetty is full of herself and often bullies fellow presenters. I remember her being particularly horrid to the Geordie girl who used to do the business news and now seems to be all over the place. She was rude to Professor Green last week when he did the weather forecast and even the lovely Carol picked her up on that one. She spoils my breakfast.
Seems like the best kept secret since Overlord. Some awful assumptions knocking about though. Best the cause be known.Saves a lot of evil speculation. Family's choice I suppose.
I think you have to be a certain type of person in the first place to want to be a TV presenter. Probably either slightly vain or at least not shy about putting yourself forward.
Not a regular watcher of the programme - tend to get it when on holiday - but she has always struck me a smug and self-righteous. Whether this has any bearing on the current situation or not, I can't say - but I've not warmed to her.