"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."
"reached a stage where it is causing damage to the BBC, an institution that I love. As the CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, the buck stops with me. While mistakes have been made, I want to be absolutely clear recent allegations that BBC News is institutionally biased are wrong,"
"these are very dishonest people who tried to step on the scales of a Presidential Election."
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned amid criticism over an edited documentary about US President Donald Trump and concerns about BBC impartiality. Davie said the BBC must be open, transparent and accountable, accepted ultimate responsibility and described the decision as entirely his. Turness said questions over the documentary were damaging the BBC and accepted responsibility as BBC News CEO while denying institutional bias. The resignations follow wider controversies including alleged bias in Israel–Hamas reporting, child abuse scandals, and misconduct accusations against high-profile presenters. Reuters reported the BBC board was stunned, and Trump praised the departures.
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