He said bringing in journalists from alleged left-wing outlets undermined the perception of the BBC's independence.
MPs voted by a majority of 35 to back the reduced level of aid funding despite a Tory backbench rebellion.
Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative MP for Romford, backed Priti Patel in her row with the England star.
Theresa May also gave an impassioned speech announcing she will be voting against the cuts to the aid budget - the first time an ex-PM has voted against a Conservative three-line whip in 25 years.
High street chiefs called on ministers to implement a test-to-release scheme to help ailing businesses.
“Celebrating apples being exported to India when we are losing the ability to export many products to the EU is just a distraction," a British farmer told The London Economic.
The campaigners said the pile of plastic amounted to the same volume that the UK exports every 30 seconds.
The former prime minister was reportedly paid $1 million per year - for just 25 days of work.
“I want to just remind people that not very long ago the government faked a report that said there was, effectively, no racism in Britain," a political commentator said.
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