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MLC alleges bias in BBC 'tax haven' report

by isleofman.com 17th January 2012

A Manx politician and former journalist is criticising the BBC for its coverage of a tax row.

In Tywald today (Tuesday), David Callister MLC described a report on last night's North West Tonight programme, as 'biased' and 'appalling'.

It referred to the Isle of Man as 'a world famous tax haven', after Labour leader Ed Miliband called for tax reforms in the Crown dependencies.

Speaking during a debate on the TV licence fee, Mr Callister said he expected better quality from the BBC:

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Posted by isleofman.com
Tuesday 17th, January 2012 03:21pm.

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