BBC sparks fallout over 'BAME-only' job advertisement

The BBC has sparked a fallout, after advertising an internship scheme only open to candidates from a black, Asian or non-white ethnic minority background.

The job advert, posted on the World Service, was lambasted by Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen, who said it was positive discrimination. He told MailOnline: “It's disappointing because all the figures now indicate that those most in need of a leg up and most struggling in our education system are white boys from deprived backgrounds.

“It's positive discrimination – and I thought that discrimination on the grounds of race, sexuality, or gender was illegal.”

The 12-month trainee broadcast journalist post was described as an opportunity for “budding news junkies to gain hands on experience at a national and international level with the iconic BBC World Service,” and paid the London Living Wage of £10.20 per hour.