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BBC Boss Matt Brittin Says Poppy-Wearing Rule Should Be Looked At

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BBC director general Matt Brittin has said the corporation's rule on presenters wearing poppies is something it should look at, after staff at an internal meeting called it hypocritical. Employees contrasted it with the BBC blurring a trans rights slogan on Bethany Antonia's Strictly T-shirt and removing pride pins on University Challenge. Brittin insisted the BBC is not anti-LGBTQ+ but announced no actual change yet.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 November 2026 at 13:57

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