Lisa Nandy blasts BBC Baftas racial slur as 'completely unacceptable and harmful' in damning statement
The Culture Secretary stated she has raised the matter with BBC bosses
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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy had labelled the racial slur which aired on the BBC during the Baftas on Sunday as "completely unacceptable and harmful."
Ms Nandy issued a statement on Wednesday which read: "I share the serious concerns raised by so many people regarding the broadcast of a racial slur during the Bafta ceremony on Sunday evening.
“As the public would expect, I have raised this matter with the BBC director general.
“I welcome the launch of a full investigation by the BBC. Broadcasting a racial slur is completely unacceptable and harmful. The BBC must ensure that this never happens again.”
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