BBC boss blasts critics
THE man in charge of the BBC's move to the north of England hit out at critics of the plan, accusing them of dredging up "old stereotypes".
Peter Salmon said moving more than 1,000 jobs from London to the new Media City in Salford would inspire a generation of "young, northern boys and girls".
The plan has been controversial with many staff said to be upset at the prospect of having to move and speculation some stars will quit their jobs rather than leave the capital when shows including Match of the Day and BBC Breakfast move.
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