Emma Maitlis has said an 'active agent of the Conservative party' is 'acting as the arbiter of BBC impartiality'. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Maitlis criticised the broadcaster for being too close to the Tory party, highlighting the role of Sir Robbie Gibb, who worked as Theresa May's comms chief and played a role in founding the right-wing GB News. 'Put this in the context of the BBC Board, where another active agent of the Conservative party – former Downing Street spin doctor, and former adviser to BBC rival GB News – now sits, acting as the arbiter of BBC impartiality' said the former Newsnight presenter.