andy freeman pointed out that, "the truth is the truth "and a lie is a lie." need to shy away from it." and seb berry also used the l—word, wondering, "why is bbc news leading "with the tories doubling down on their tax lie, which just "reinforces the lie? "tory head office must be absolutely delighted." wednesday and thursday provided some respite from the electoral trail for politicians and for viewers. a welcome development for some, but not all the audience. much of the news agenda moved to northern france and to portsmouth, where ceremonies were taking place to mark the 80th anniversary of d—day. the news channel carried many of the commemorative events live over the two days, leaving pete morgan as a dissatisfied customer. he asked on thursday, "could you please tell me "where i can watch actual news on your channels? "for the last two days, it's been nigh on impossible "to see any other news, apart from the d—day "celebrations which have been shown live on bbc one, "bbc two and the news channel simultaneously — why?" jean murphy, however, thought there