"BBC Director General Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday after criticism of the way the United Kingdom's public broadcaster edited a speech by US President Donald Trump. The scandal is the latest to hit the BBC, which has also been accused of failing to maintain its political neutrality in its reporting of the Israel-Hamas war."
"In a statement, BBC chief Davie acknowledged that "the BBC is not perfect and we must always be open, transparent and accountable." "While not being the only reason, the current debate around BBC News has understandably contributed to my decision... I have to take ultimate responsibility." Davie insisted the resignation was "entirely my decision." In a note to staff, he said that he was "working through exact timings with the Board to allow for an orderly transition to a successor over the coming months.""
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned following criticism over the BBC's editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump. Davie acknowledged the BBC is not perfect and said the debate around BBC News contributed to his decision and that he must take ultimate responsibility while arranging an orderly transition. Turness said questions over the Trump documentary were causing damage and that as CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs the buck stops with her, while denying institutional bias despite mistakes. The broadcaster has faced accusations of failing political neutrality over Israel-Hamas coverage and other controversies including child abuse scandals and allegations of bullying and sexual assault. Reuters reported the board was stunned by Davie's decision. Turness previously led a US network news division.
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