Former BBC News producer David Keighley, Daily Express Political Editor Sam Lister, and others criticize the BBC for continuing to pay Huw Edwards, who is suspended, a salary of up to £439,000. Despite being off air for eight months, Huw Edwards is set to be named the highest-paid newsreader at the BBC, sparking outrage over the apparent disparity in pay and wasteful spending at the broadcaster.
AMANDA PLATELL: When thousands are being hounded over their licence fee, can it be right that Huw Edwards is STILL taking his £439,000 salary from the BBC? https://t.co/m2PbwAUUwm https://t.co/UVvRVLxMT3
Thousands hounded over licence fee yet Huw Edwards is STILL paid £439k https://t.co/R7aVd5pto5 https://t.co/NrDJK7erLZ
When thousands are being hounded over their licence fee, can it be right that Huw Edwards is STILL taking his £439,000 salary from the BBC? https://t.co/URyhqgk6zR https://t.co/wRUQUMI0av
“This is completely typical of the waste and profligacy that is endemic at the BBC.” Former BBC journalist Michael Cole slams the broadcaster after it was revealed Huw Edwards was the highest paid broadcaster this year, despite not appearing on TV for eight months. @JJAnisiobi https://t.co/TK2IAmUmGa
Huw Edwards’ ‘conscience’ questioned by Michael Cole amid hefty BBC salary claims: ‘I wonder how he squares this’ https://t.co/Mt036nVvVg
🚨“It's just shocking that the British people are being forced to pay for this,” says @BeccyRyan as it is revealed Huw Edwards earned up to £439,000 last year despite his suspension, making him the highest-paid newsreader. 📺#DefundTheBBC https://t.co/EpAGkIGTQC
'I wonder how Huw Edwards squares this with his conscience!' Michael Cole slams the 'endemic waste' within the BBC as reports suggest it is set to announce Huw Edwards as its highest earning newsreader despite his suspension. https://t.co/fsXtOl2vkF
Huw Edwards is set to be named 'highest-paid newsreader' at the BBC, despite being off air for eight months. Kevin O'Sullivan: "These presenters are treated like gods! For people who actually do the work, the disparity of pay is grotesque!" @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/RlB8YFOLby
"They are paying this huge amount of money to somebody who is no longer on screen." Daily Express Political Editor Sam Lister criticises the BBC for continuing to spend taxpayers' money on Huw Edwards. @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman | @sam_lister_ https://t.co/PShqY03tOq
‘On their terms, in their own time and in their own way!’ Former BBC News producer David Keighley expresses his outrage at the BBC’s investigation into Huw Edwards as he continue to earn his salary despite his suspension. 🔒 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/7Ev8HreV4L