It comes amid reports the BBC's new director-general Tim Davie is concerned the broadcaster is creating too much left-wing content. Mr Wilson, who admits to being a conservative with a small c, told The Times: 'Most people who work in the comedy business will be left-wing. Regular panellist Victoria Coren Mitchell, who has also hosted the show, slammed claims 'Have I Got News for You' was too left-wing. Mr Wilson added that the show has always attacked both the right and left wing and 'get flak from both sides.' Davie added: 'To be clear, this is not about abandoning democratic values such as championing fair debate or an abhorrence of racism.

Source: Daily Mail September 06, 2020 08:22 UTC