THE BBC has removed a series of political satire cartoons from social media after widespread condemnation.
has removed a series of political satire cartoons from social media after widespread condemnation.
However, the content was criticised after some felt a sketch featuring Slater verged on being xenophobic.minister as “Limo Lorna” due to her usage of a ministerial car, showed the MSP with a stereotypical Canadian accent rambling on about “maple syrup”.
Another sketch depicting a conversation between Humza Yousaf and Douglas Ross also garnered criticism, particularly due to the accent Yousaf’s character had been given. A spokesperson for the BBC said:"We believe satire has a role to play within public discourse and it is important that it has its place within Scotland's political and cultural landscape.
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