Tim Davie resigned as BBC director-general, and head of news Deborah Turness also quit, after criticism of coverage and a misleading edit of a speech by President Trump. The BBC apologised, ordered an independent review, and begun the process to appoint successors.
BBC director-general Tim Davie has resigned amid allegations that footage of a Trump speech was misleadingly edited. News chief Deborah Turness also stepped down. The broadcaster faces an impartiality row and has launched an internal investigation.
BBC director-general Tim Davie resigned after a leaked memo suggested footage was altered in coverage of a Trump speech linked to 2021 US unrest. He said he took full responsibility as the corporation launches an independent review into editorial standards.
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