BBC bosses have questions to answer for allowing Jimmy Mizen’s killer to be promoted, says Sir Keir Starmer
BBC bosses have questions to answer for allowing Jimmy Mizen’s killer to be promoted on the airwaves, the PM said last night.
Sir Keir Starmer revealed he was “extremely troubled” by The Sun’s revelations as calls for a probe into the broadcaster grew.
He said: “There are rules about serious criminals not benefiting in any way from their criminality.
“That is why they cannot write books or things like that, so I think the BBC needs to look at this urgently.”
He also said “serious questions” need to be asked about Jake Fahri’s parole terms.
The PM went on: “I am pretty hardline about this, the BBC need to answer questions pretty urgently.”
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy also opened the door to a probe into the Beeb.
She was challenged by Tory Shadow Culture Secretary Stuart Andrew, who raised The Sun’s investigation in the Commons.
He said: “The murder of Jimmy Mizen sadly sticks in the mind of many of us.
“The Sun investigation reveals his killer’s identity as the masked rapper Jake Fahri who has shockingly been promoted by the BBC.
“Despite his lyrics sickeningly boasting of killing and other crimes, will the Secretary of State join me in calling for an investigation into how the BBC allowed this to happen as I can’t imagine the pain and upset this is causing Jimmy’s family.”
Ms Nandy replied: “Can I add my voice to the support for Jimmy’s family?”
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick later said: “This case raises serious questions of the Ministry of Justice. The parole board should have been monitoring Fahri.”
The BBC has now banned Fahri’s music.