Robbie Gibb
Robbie Gibb is a prominent figure in British media, known for his role as a member of the BBC's Board, where he influences editorial policy. His connections to the Jewish Chronicle, an outlet often criticized for its stance on Palestinian issues, have raised concerns about bias in BBC's reporting on Israel and Palestine. Recently, he was mentioned in the news due to a letter from over a hundred BBC journalists expressing their worries about perceived censorship and editorial decisions that they believe favor Israel.
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The row has put a spotlight on the influence of Robbie Gibb, the Conservative-appointed board member who is a former director of communications to Theresa May.
‘Blind spots’ but no institutional bias: key points after MPs question senior BBC figures | BBC
United Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Robbie Gibb, a board member and former communications chief for Theresa May, faced calls to resign due to his political links.
Claims of systemic problems with BBC news coverage disputed by former adviser | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25
Robbie Gibb has been scrutinized for alleged pro-Conservative Party bias at the BBC.
BBC leaders grilled by lawmakers over its standards after Trump threatened to sue | World News
Jamaica· 2025-11-25Sir Robbie Gibb defended the editorial decisions made regarding the Trump speech edit during the committee session.
5 key moments after MPs quiz top BBC figuresUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-25Robbie Gibb is a Conservative-supporting BBC board member accused of raising claims of liberal bias.
BBC in crisis: key questions to answer as Commons select committee meets | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Sir Robbie Gibb is a fellow board member expected to come under scrutiny.
Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Robbie Gibb is a BBC board member and a former communications chief for Theresa May.
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC board by Boris Johnson and is considered a controversial figure.
Boris Johnson will die BBC schon lange schwächen
Switzerland· 2025-11-17
Robbie Gibb served as communications chief to Theresa May and has been a vocal critic of BBC bias.
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: is running the BBC an impossible job? | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Robbie Gibb has been called for removal from the BBC board due to concerns about his political impartiality.
Lisa Nandy: BBC review will examine political appointments to board | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-14
Robbie Gibb was accused by Nick Robinson of insisting on the existence of systemic failure.
BBC: Πώς ξεκίνησε η κρίση και τι ακολουθεί
Greece· 2025-11-14
Robbie Gibb is a Boris Johnson-appointed board member at the BBC and an ardent Brexiteer.
With its big, ridiculous mistake, the BBC played into the hands of an authoritarian liar – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-14
The culture select committee is expected to hear evidence from senior BBC figures in the coming weeks, including Shah and board members Sir Robbie Gibb and Caroline Thomson.
Trump says he has 'obligation' to sue BBC over speech editUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12Robbie Gibb was identified as a driving force behind the coup against the BBC's director-general.
Streit um Unparteilichkeit spaltet britische PolitikSwitzerland· 2025-11-12
Robbie Gibb, Theresa May’s former communications chief, was appointed to the BBC’s board during Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister.
Tim Davie defends BBC against ‘weaponisation’ of criticism | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Robbie Gibb was mentioned in connection with the alleged attempts to undermine the BBC's leadership.
renuncias, acusaciones de manipulación y la amenaza legal de Donald Trump
Colombia· 2025-11-10Robbie Gibb is a board member who led the charge over the letter’s claims and has been accused of interfering in BBC stories.
‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-10Robbie Gibb, Theresa May’s former communications chief, led the charge in pressuring the BBC’s leadership over claims of systemic bias.
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-10Robbie Gibb is a BBC board member appointed by Boris Johnson's government.
If you care about the BBC, stand up and defend it: this could be the beginning of the end | Polly ToynbeeUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-10
Robbie Gibb is a former government communications director who allegedly helped appoint Michael Prescott.
BBC se bo opravičil Trumpu, izvršni direktor in direktorica novic odstopila
Slovenia· 2025-11-10
Robbie Gibb was instrumental in the appointment of Prescott as an adviser to the BBC’s editorial guidelines and standards committee.
Why is the BBC expected to apologise over a Donald Trump speech edit? | BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-10Robbie Gibb is a former BBC editor who is now a member of the Board.
A seismic moment that shows rift at top of BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-10
Robbie Gibb, a BBC board member, was reported to have pushed for Prescott's appointment as an external adviser.
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of ‘serious and systemic’ bias in coverage | Tim DavieUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-09Robbie Gibb is a former Conservative government head of communications who joined the BBC board.
The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it’s given in | Jane MartinsonUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-09
Robbie Gibb was appointed as a member of the BBC board after serving as the head of communications for former Prime Minister Theresa May.
Gledaoci zabrinuti zbog miješanja politike u rad BBC-ja
Montenegro· 2025-10-17
BBC staff demanded that Robbie Gibb, a board member, should resign due to a perceived conflict of interest.
BBC er i hardt vær etter Gaza-bråk. Kritikken hagler fra alle kanter.
Norway· 2025-07-16Robbie Gibb is being called upon to leave the BBC board due to concerns over his influence on the network's reporting on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Intern protest hos BBC mot Israel-dekningNorway· 2025-07-05Robbie Gibb is a member of the BBC board who is claimed to have significant influence over editorial policy.
Prisiljeni smo delati PR za IzraelSlovenia· 2025-07-03