The Guardian: BBC to review use of 'Islamic State' after MPs protest against term
More than 120 MPs, backed by David Cameron, sign letter saying name gives legitimacy to terrorist group that is neither Islamic nor a state.
The BBC is reviewing its use of the term “Islamic State” after a cross-party group of MPs, backed by David Cameron, accused the broadcaster of legitimising the terrorist group by continuing to use the name in its journalism.
A BBC spokesman said the corporation would consider the letter, signed by 120 MPs and sent to the BBC director general, Tony Hall, last week, but that it had had little choice other than to call the group “by the name it uses itself”.
WNU Editor: I have been calling the "Islamic State" since their declaration of the Caliphate. I have no plans (nor interest) to change that name to something else.
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