Tim Davie's statement to BBC staff in full as director-general steps down
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Tim Davie's statement to BBC staff in full as director-general steps down
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."
"Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference."
"I wanted to let you know that I have decided to leave the BBC after 20 years. This is entirely my decision, and I remain very thankful to the chair and board for their unswerving and unanimous support throughout my entire tenure, including during recent days. I am working through exact timings with the board to allow for an orderly transition to a successor over the coming months."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. The outlet investigates financial links like Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent asks readers for donations to fund journalists and maintains free access without paywalls, arguing quality journalism should be paid for by those who can afford it. Tim Davie will step down as BBC director-general after 20 years. His departure follows concerns about BBC impartiality related to an edited Trump speech in Panorama, and he is coordinating timings with the board for an orderly transition.
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