BBC Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness have resigned after mounting criticism over alleged political bias at the broadcaster, including the editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The BBC was plunged into turmoil on Sunday as its Director General, Tim Davie, and Chief Executive of News, Deborah Turness, resigned following intense scrutiny over alleged bias in the network’s coverage of political and global events — including the editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The resignations come after weeks of criticism accusing the BBC of failing to uphold its commitment to impartiality in stories related to Trump, the Israel–Hamas conflict, and transgender issues.
A report by the Daily Telegraph revealed that an internal BBC document, compiled by a former standards adviser, listed multiple editorial errors — including a segment in the Panorama documentary that appeared to misleadingly splice together two separate parts of Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech. The edit, the report said, made it seem as though Trump had directly encouraged the Capitol riots.
“This is entirely my decision,” Davie said in a statement. “I remain very thankful to the Chair and Board for their unswerving and unanimous support throughout my entire tenure, including during recent days.”
Davie added that he wanted to allow his successor time to “shape the Charter plans they will be delivering,” acknowledging the “intense personal and professional demands” of leading the corporation.
The controversy reignited fierce debate over media neutrality in the United Kingdom. Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, blasted the BBC as “100% fake news” and a “propaganda machine” in comments published on Friday.
Davie, who took over as director general in 2020, had sought to restore trust in the BBC after previous scandals, enforcing strict impartiality rules and defending the licence fee model. His sudden departure reportedly stunned the BBC board, which will begin the search for his replacement immediately.
The pair are expected to remain in their roles temporarily to ensure a smooth transition.
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