The BBC were right to air a correction. But their listeners deserved better yesterday.

These were not new claims, and they were known to be wrong. The show put them on air and was not prepared to challenge them.

At this stage of the pandemic, bad information can leave people at risk of serious harm.

That’s why we’ll continue to fact check the media and hold them accountable for spreading false information.

But there’s a lot to be done, and we need your help.

If you agree that accurate reporting matters, could you become a supporter today?