URGENT: Tim Davie Resigns Amid Trump Documentary Scandal

Breaking News: BBC Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness Resign Amid Trump Documentary Scandal BBC Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness have resigned, effective immediately, following a scandal over a misleadingly edited speech by Donald Trump in a Panorama documentary. The documentary, which aired on the BBC, was accused of editing a speech by Trump to make it appear as though he was urging people to attack the US Capitol. Emails to staff from Davie and Turness acknowledged that mistakes had been made. Tim Davie, who was appointed director general in September 2020, was the editorial, operational, and creative leader of the BBC. Deborah Turness, who took over as CEO of BBC News in 2022, oversaw a team of around 6,000 people broadcasting to almost half a billion people worldwide. The resignations come as a swift response to the controversy, which has sparked widespread criticism of the BBC. The impact of the resignations is yet to be fully understood, but it is likely to have significant implications for the future of the BBC. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.