Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast
MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.
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Notable Quotes
"The N-word should never have been aired, describing its broadcast as painful and unforgivable."
— Dawn Butler , Politician
"The BBC had made a horrible mistake by not editing the N-word out at the time."
— Kemi Badenoch , Politician
"The organisation's handling of the unfortunate Tourette's N-Word incident last night at the awards was utterly unforgivable."
— Jonte Richardson , Activist
Key People
Dawn Butler is a Labour MP who sought accountability from the BBC over a racial slur aired during a ceremony.
Delroy Lindo is a notable British-American actor.
Member of the Bafta emerging talent judging panel who resigned in response to the incident.
Leader of the Conservative Party and Member of Parliament for Saffron Walden.
Michael B Jordan is a prominent American actor known for his roles in film and television.
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MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.
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