Comedian Joe Lycett's comments on Liz Truss spark controversy
Comedian Joe Lycett's appearance on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg has caused controversy after he claimed to be a right-wing Tory supporter and sarcastically expressed his anticipation for Liz Truss to be named as the next Prime Minister. Lycett's comments have been criticised by some MPs and the Daily Mail, but the BBC's director-general has insisted that the show did not reveal any anti-Tory bias. Lycett claims that his comments have resulted in sales for his comedy tour 'exploding'.