Propaganda on the BBC

[Simbu]

Now, i know this is a frequently discussed topic, but rarely is it so blatent.

We have Radio 1 on at work (sigh) and i just had to endure a minute or Labour schpiel called the "Minute Manifesto". I didn't hear much in the way of actual policies, but i did hear the word 'fair' more times than i could count (in this context i think fair means 'punish success').

Presumably i'll be hearing a similar one from the Conservatives and probably Lib Dems at some point in the near future, but since the BBC is mandated to be politically neutral, why are they playing these at all? I'm all for encouraging voting and awareness but a minute's worth of crap spun so much it couldn't stand straight is not the right approach IMO. That's called free advertising.

Also, i'd wager we won't be hearing one from smaller parties (UKIP, Greens, SNP, BNP, Plaid Cymru) and i'll also bet there will be varience in listener numbers when they are played for different parties.

Am i wrong to be unimpressed by this? Is it a good idea? Please post your views.

[Simbu]

Well now, i may stand corrected! I just heard a minute manifesto from the BNP!