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Laurence Fox told to ‘f**k off’ by The Pogues amid row over Fairytale of New York lyrics
Laurence revealed its aims, which include BBC reform and a celebration of Britain’s cultural contributions, according to the Telegraph.It comes after the BBC addressed their decision in a statement today.They said: "We know the song is considered a Christmas classic and we will continue to play it this year, with our radio stations choosing the version of the song most relevant for their audience."A BBC source clarified to Mirror Online that different stations were allowed to play whichever version they preferred for their audiences.However, the BBC feels that Radio 1's younger demographic would want to hear the edited version.The source said: "Radio 2 fans will still hear the original song with the derogatory lyrics, while 6 Music will