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The BBC is facing new criticism from Reform UK after two migrants who arrived on small boats were part of the Question Time audience.

Reform’s policy director, Zia Yusuf, accused the BBC of planting illegal migrants to influence the debate on Channel crossings.

During the show, host Fiona Bruce asked an Afghan man to explain how he had tried to claim asylum in several European countries before coming to the UK. An Iranian man also spoke, saying Britain should stay in the European Convention on Human Rights.

Yusuf posted on X saying it was “incredible” that the BBC had placed “illegal migrants” in the crowd. But the BBC and others say both migrants have now been granted refugee status, meaning they are legally allowed to be in the UK. All political parties on the panel were reportedly told in advance that people with asylum experience would be present.

Yusuf has filed a formal complaint, calling it a major failure of fairness and audience selection. He compared it to inviting tax evaders to discuss the Budget or burglars to discuss law and order.

Peter Cardwell speaks with Labour MP for Hartlepool, Jonathan Brash.

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