The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has demanded to know why no one at the BBC has lost their job over the airing of a documentary on Gaza.“I have been very clear that people must be held accountable for the decisions that were taken,” Nandy told the Times on Saturday. “I have asked the question to the board [of the BBC]. Why has nobody been fired?“What I want is an explanation as to why not. If it is a sackable offence then obviously that should happen. But if the BBC, which is independent, considers that it is not, I think what all parliamentarians want to know is why.”Nandy described feeling “exasperated” as she called for an “adequate explanation from the BBC about what has happened”, adding: “I have not had that from the chair or director general yet.”Nandy said the BBC had to “get a grip” after the livestreamed Glastonbury performance from the punk rap duo Bob Vylan.“The BBC leadership have got to get a grip on it,” Nandy said. “It makfter the livestreamed Glastonbury performance from the punk rap duo Bob Vylan.''.A BBC spokesperson said: “The findings of the review will be published as soon as possible. As we have said previously, it is vital that this work is done as quickly as possible, but it must also be thorough and follow a proper process.”The broadcaster has previously said: “We fully understand the strength of feeling regarding Bob Vylan’s live appearance at Glastonbury on the BBC. We deeply regret that such offensive and deplorable behaviour appeared on the BBC and want to apologise to our viewers and listeners.”
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