Derry politician calls out Stephen Nolan over BBC salary

A politician from Derry has publicly criticised Stephen Nolan for the amount of money he is paid by the BBC.

Sinn Fein MEP, Martina Anderson, Tweeted: "there are mothers & fathers working overnight to buy food & pay TV licence so you get paid + your companies on top of £450,000."

BBC broadcaster, Stephen Nolan.placeholder image
BBC broadcaster, Stephen Nolan.

The BBC revealed the salaries of its 96 highest paid presenters and journalists on Wednesday.

Nolan, who was on the list, is paid between £400,000 and £499,000.

The revelation has polarised opinion.

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