It's not accurate, technically or otherwise. It's how Republicans, and only Republicans, describe the difference between the parties, and as usual it's a lie. I'd like to know why BBC is airing Republican propaganda as if it's a factual description of anything.
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It's not just phrased poorly, it's not a true statement. It's a conservative talking point that does not bear out when you look at the federal budget. Republican Presidents and Congresses increase spending at least as much as Democratic Presidents and Congresses. Both parties are big spenders. Despite this and related talking points, Republicans are the less fiscally responsible party because while increasing spending they tend to enact policies that reduce growth in revenue.
Internally in the UK, the BBC brought in quota to hire more right wing comedians after it was found they aren't funny
This was by Tim Davie the director general, a very generous Tory donor
https://www.thenational.scot/news/18990557.boris-johnson-appoints-tory-donor-chairman-bbc/
The BBC has been fully captured and the stuff that comes out of it is as biased as any of the right wing media outlets (which is pretty all major outlets now), but done in a plummy(1) way that seems to get past a lot of peoples bullshit detention
Does that leave us with only the Guardian?
Guardian isn't great either imo, I'd say centre right, some discussion below
What's extra stupid is that this is expressing what those voters want, but the Democrats in office consistently balance the budget, while Republicans in office try to have their cake and eat it too: reducing taxes for the rich, and increasing spending.
The parties are NOT the ideals of their voters, and I doubt the US is much of an exception in this.
I'm British and not a big fan of the BBC but OP has mentioned that isn't an exact quote so I don't think it's fair to judge them on it.
Also the alternative they suggested gives the impression that the Republicans don't care about human rights and the BBC goes to great lengths to be impartial.