Key figures in BBC crisis to be questioned by MPs

"Senior figures involved in the BBC's recent troubles will be questioned by MPs on Monday. Michael Prescott - a former editorial adviser who raised concerns about BBC reporting, including Panorama's edit of a Donald Trump speech - will speak on the matter in public for the first time when he appears in front of a House of Commons committee. An internal memo written by Prescott was leaked to the press, leading to the resignations of the BBC's director general and head of news earlier this month."

"Also giving evidence will be BBC chairman Samir Shah, who is under pressure for his handling of the affair, and fellow board members Sir Robbie Gibb and Caroline Thomson. Caroline Daniel, another former editorial adviser, will also speak to parliament's Culture, Media and Sport Committee from 15:30 GMT. They are expected to face tough questions from MPs, and to give their views on the state of the BBC and its journalism, and give their accounts of events behind the scenes."

"On Friday, one board member, Shumeet Banerji, resigned over what he called "governance issues" at the top of the corporation, which BBC media editor Katie Razzall said "looks like a direct critique of" Shah. Banerji's departure makes Monday's committee hearing "even more critical" for Shah, Razzall added. The role of Sir Robbie, a former BBC senior editor and director of communications for Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May, is also expected to come under scrutiny."

Senior BBC figures will be questioned by MPs about editorial decisions and governance after a leaked internal memo. Michael Prescott, a former editorial adviser who highlighted concerns including Panorama's edited Donald Trump speech, will give public evidence to a House of Commons committee. The leaked memo prompted the resignations of the BBC director general and head of news. BBC chairman Samir Shah and board members Sir Robbie Gibb and Caroline Thomson will also give evidence, alongside former adviser Caroline Daniel. Board member Shumeet Banerji resigned citing governance issues. Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned after criticism, and Shah apologised for an error of judgement in Panorama's edit. Prescott's memo flagged further troubling matters.

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