What is the arrangement between the BBC and the government?

The BBC is operationally independent of the Government, but its long-term charter is signed off by the Government and the chairman of the BBC Trust is appointed by the Government. read more

The BBC Royal charter is supplemented by a Framework Agreement between the BBC and the Government which also sets out how the BBC is funded and governed as well as establishing the BBC's independence. read more

He said Labour was ready to form a minority government of its own, after far exceeding expectations by picking up 30 seats in England, Wales and Scotland. But even if it joined together in a so-called progressive alliance with the SNP, Lib Dems, Green Party and Plaid Cymru, it would only reach 314 seats - short of the 326 figure needed. read more