LIAM Fox has demanded a showdown with BBC chiefs over its “biased” Brexit coverage.

The International Trade Secretary fired off a letter of complaint to Director General Lord Hall.

3 BBC chief Lord Hall and Dr Fox are clashing over Brexit coverage

In it Dr Fox claims reporters have persistently buried good news about the economy since the leave vote.

He accused the BBC of ditching positive Brexit stories for doom-laden interviews with pro-EU commentators.

Dr Fox, seen battling Lord Hall in our mock-up, above, declares: “I cannot recall a single time in recent times when I have seen good ­economic news that the BBC did not describe as ‘despite Brexit’.”

In his letter, which has been seen by The Sun on Sunday, he claims there is a “clear pattern of unbalanced reporting of the EU economy” and the work of his department.

He cites cases where he says the BBC has “wilfully” ignored upbeat announcements or economic stats, undermining his efforts to strike trade deals.

Dr Fox told MPs: “It does feel like some elements of our media would rather see Britain fail than see Brexit succeed.”

3 Liam Fox speaking at the UK - Spain business forum earlier this month Credit: Getty Images

3 A protest at the Houses of Parliament in London earlier this year rallying against Brexit

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Other MPs have accused the BBC of becoming a cheerleader for the EU and Remainers.

The Beeb hit back saying: “No organisation takes coverage of the economy more seriously.

“We do not recognise the characterisation of our coverage outlined in the letter, but the BBC is always happy to talk with politicians as we always do on a regular basis.”