Big boss BBC blogger Richard Sambrook has caused a stir between unions and management with his use of the politically-charged word "negotiation" on his intranet blog.

The word was later removed.

Sambrook explains why in an updated entry:

"When the above entry was written, ten days ago, the differences between "talks", "discussions" "consultation" and "negotiation" - as they apply to the different positions in the BBC dispute - had not taken on the significance they've acquired in the last few days.

"So the astute among you may notice I have removed the word "negotiations" in order to be clear about which side of the line I'm standing on....I've always been clear that I support the change programme - and the BBC approach - and believe it is unrealistic for the unions to try to rule out any compulsory redundancies.

"However the general point - that channels of communication - whether arbitrated or not - are essential to resolving disputes remains valid whatever word you choose to adopt...I'm sure we all hope ACAS can help find a way forward."

UPDATE: Media Guardian correspondent John Plunkett obviously doesn't read this blog because he doesn't have the new Sambrook line in his story.

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