BBC’s Nick Robinson responds to ‘controversy’ over his David Cameron interview

Naomi Clarke, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

BBC presenter Nick Robinson has said he “should have been clearer” when describing Israeli attacks in Gaza as “murders” that it was not his view or that of the corporation.

Robinson addressed the pushback he received on words he used when interviewing the Foreign Secretary on Monday’s BBC Radio 4 Today programme.

During the show, he questioned Lord David Cameron on Britain’s position after Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend.

There’s been some controversy about words I used when I was interviewing the Foreign Secretary @David_Cameron on @bbcr4today about Israel this morning.
My final question was about the perceived “morality” of the government’s position – in particular the “risk” that their…

— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) April 15, 2024

The BBC has been contacted for comment.