Among concerns raised by Colum Eastwood are recent allegations about the BBC presenter Stephen Nolan.
By Jayne McCormack & Robbie MeredithThe SDLP has asked a Commons committee to investigate "serious editorial and governance issues" within BBC NI.
MPs on the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport committee can hold inquiries which include public hearings.The cross-party committee also previouslyThe Social Democratic and Labour Party leader's letter, seen by BBC News NI, raises a range of areas which he says have come to light within BBC Northern Ireland in recent months.
Mr Nolan later apologised but said an image had been widely available on the internet and he had been "talking to a long-term friend and peer outside of work".The letter from Mr Eastwood states that he is concerned by accusations of "inappropriate behaviour" that if left unaddressed, could erode confidence in management from staff, the audience and wider public.
"Concerns about the scale of the extensive platforming offered to fringe groups that far outweighs their representation and support in Northern Ireland" Mr Eastwood goes on to state that the issues "speak to the integrity of the BBC as a public service broadcaster" and its duty of care to both staff and the public to ensure "the highest standards of professionalism are upheld".
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