BBC's reputation highly damaged – Home Secretary

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The BBC’s reputation has been “highly damaged” following an inquiry into the Panorama interview with Diana, Princess of Wales, Priti Patel has said.

The home secretary said Lord Dyson’s probe into how Martin Bashir obtained the interview was a “very significant and serious moment” for the BBC.

The independent inquiry found Bashir used deception to get the interview.

Asked whether the corporation would survive, Ms Patel said it would have to “reflect and learn lessons”.

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