Tim Davie had a blind spot' on BBC editorial failings, author of bombshell memo says

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"Tim Davie had a blind spot when it comes to editorial failings at the broadcaster, the author of a leaked memo on impartiality at the corporation has said. Appearing in front of the Commons culture, media and sport committee, Michael Prescott said Mr Davie was a supreme talent but failed to get on top of incipient problems at the corporation before he resigned in the wake of the bombshell memo becoming public."

The Independent dispatches reporters across reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigating topics such as Elon Musk’s pro‑Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet operates without paywalls and relies on donations to fund on‑the‑ground journalism trusted across the political spectrum. A leaked memo on BBC impartiality alleged editorial failings and selective editing in a Panorama episode of President Donald Trump’s 2021 speech. Tim Davie resigned as BBC director‑general, Deborah Turness also resigned, and chairman Samir Shah apologised after the editing gave the impression of a direct call for violent action.

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