Scottish National Party MP Mhairi Black has delivered a blistering condemnation of a recent BBC drama, labelling it a "deliberate political attack" on supporters of Scottish independence. The outspoken politician accused the broadcaster of systematic bias in its portrayal of nationalist characters.
'The C-Word' Drama Sparks Political Firestorm
The controversy centres around BBC's political drama 'The C-Word', which features characters advocating for Scottish independence. Black asserted that the programme deliberately depicts these characters in an overwhelmingly negative light, reinforcing what she describes as the BBC's longstanding anti-independence agenda.
"This isn't subtle anymore," Black stated emphatically. "It's a clear pattern of misrepresentation that undermines the legitimate political aspirations of nearly half the Scottish population."
Systemic Bias in Broadcasting
The SNP MP didn't mince words when addressing what she perceives as institutional prejudice within the BBC. She highlighted that this isn't an isolated incident but part of a consistent trend in the broadcaster's programming and news coverage.
"When you consistently portray one side of a democratic debate as unreasonable or extreme, you're not providing balanced journalism—you're engaging in political manipulation," Black argued.
Broader Implications for Public Broadcasting
This confrontation raises significant questions about the role of publicly-funded broadcasters in political discourse. Black's comments have ignited fresh debate about whether the BBC fulfils its obligation to impartiality when covering constitutional matters affecting the United Kingdom.
The controversy comes at a sensitive time for Scottish politics, with ongoing discussions about a potential second independence referendum continuing to dominate political conversations across Scotland.
BBC representatives have yet to issue a formal response to Black's allegations, leaving viewers and political commentators awaiting their defence of the drama's content and character portrayals.
