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1) Yesterday pm our spokeswoman @asknic was booked onto @bbc5live @StephenNolan late news show to discuss @Martina Navratilova's comments about trans participation in female sport. We were then disinvited after Rachel McKinnon publicly refused to participate if we were included. 
2) We discussed this decision with editor @philoholland explaining how this is a frequently used tactic to silencing opposing views. It contravenes BBC editorial guidelines to allow a guest to veto the appearance of another.
3) We were assured that @StephenNolan was an experienced and tough interview and he would act as the challenging opposing voice. We were not satisfied with this and was offered a right to reply in a slot after midnight or in next Sunday's show. The interview went ahead without us
4) Topic introduced by Nolan with 'Martina's comment described as upsetting, disturbing and deeply transphobic'. No reference to the support she has also received. No reference that FPFW was disinvited to speak. Listen here. fairplayforwomen.com/wp-content/upl…
5) Q1 from @stephennolan to Charlie Martin: Tell me what you think about Martina's article? Tell me why you disagree with her. No challenge to answer.
6) Q2 to McK: Maybe Martina doesn't know rules or doesn't care? No challenge to answer.
7) Q3 to CM: Should BBC consider whether to employ Martina as a pundit? No challenge to answer.
8) Q4 to McK: Should @martina continue on the BBC? No challenge to answer.
9) We are fact-based and respectful in all our interviews. Listen to this LBC interview earlier in the day. There is nothing offensive about our contribution to the discussion. The BBC have kowtowed to bullies with a clear agenda to silence opposition. fairplayforwomen.com/wp-content/upl…
