Protest at Radio Foyle as battle reaches PM

CUTS to programming and staffing levels at BBC Radio Foyle will leave the station “totally unsustainable”, the Prime Minister has been told.

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood accused the BBC of being in “breach of its charter” after it announced plans this week to cut up to 40 jobs.

Speaking in the Commons, he said: “Will the Prime Minister act to defend this very important local public broadcasting service?”

Mr Sunak replied: “I would be very happy to look at the specific issue he raises and bring it up with the BBC.”

Supporters protested outside Radio Foyle studios in Derry yesterday.

DEFIANT Supporters outside BBC Radio Foyle yesterday UNITED MLAS Mark H Durkan and Gary Midleton RALLY Organiser Davy Mcauley TAKING A STAND Outside Radio Foyle studios in Derry