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Reports by prominent journalists on Twitter, including Robert Peston and Laura Kuenssberg, were proved to exaggerate the protest.
Newsreader Huw Edwards, who also appeared in the ad, said his "thoughts on this kind of stunt are unprintable".
The adverts which have appeared on Facebook include an edited clip of BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg saying “pointless delay to Brexit”.
Omar Salem said the BBC's political editor was doing her job "without fear or favour".
Corporation says suggestions of "malicious intent" after political editor pointed to Omar Salem being a Labour activist are "absurd”.
The prime minister’s controversial move has caused no-deal Brexit fears to grow and been widely criticised.
Tory leadership candidate risks reigniting row over his support for cutting the time limit from 24 to 12 weeks.
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Tory leadership frontrunner tells Laura Kuenssberg it would be “unfair” on loved ones to discuss private life.