Rejected petition Fire Mark Steel

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The Government should use its influence to prevent Mark Steel from being employed by the BBC in the future
His views on Margaret Thatcher are offensive and cruel to her family.
He is entitled to his views but a public service broadcaster should not employ someone who glorifies in the death of another person.

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Date submitted 13 April 2013
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