A dispute over alleged BBC bias has emerged following plans for a “Question Time” special connected to the Makerfield by-election. The party Restore Britain says the broadcaster’s coverage amounts to “blatant election interference and bias,” and it is consulting its legal team about possible next steps. The party argues that the format and platform given by the BBC would unfairly influence the by-election outcome, pointing to polling that places Restore Britain in third place. The reports describe the controversy as a “no-platforms” dispute and note that the party believes it could be positioned in a way that affects how voters make decisions. The BBC has not been included in the provided summaries, so its response to the allegations is not stated here. The dispute is therefore framed by the party’s complaint and its concerns about neutrality in election coverage.