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The BBC has apologised after receiving backlash for host Andrew Marr accusing Priti Patel of laughing during an appearance on his show. Marr said he “couldn’t see why” Priti Patel was “laughing”, as he read out a list of UK firms who had raised concerns about Brexit. On Monday, the BBC said: “Guests who appear on the Andrew Marr show expect robust interviewing that includes back and forth between themselves and Mr Marr.

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“Andrew Marr commented on Priti Patel laughing after he glanced up while reading a list of business leaders concerned about the impact of Brexit on their industries.

“He thought he saw the Home Secretary smile but now accepts this was, in fact, her natural expression and wasn’t indicating amusement at his line of questioning.

“There was no intention to cause offence and we are sorry if viewers felt this to be the case.”

During the interview, BBC’s Marr said: “Let’s hear from those businesses that are worried about Brexit because there is a whole bunch of them.

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