Breaking News: Trump Threatens $1 Billion Lawsuit as BBC Turmoil Heads to Commons
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for defamation and demand $1 billion in damages over the editing of one of his speeches in a Panorama program. The threat comes as the BBC is embroiled in turmoil, with Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resigning on Monday.
The BBC's chairman, Samir Shah, has rejected claims of systemic bias and dismissed allegations that board members were behind a politically motivated coup. However, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has called for Sir Robbie Gibb, a former Conservative communications chief, to be removed from the board.
The BBC's turmoil is set to be scrutinized in the UK Parliament on Tuesday, with MPs expected to raise questions about the corporation's handling of the crisis. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy may be called to the dispatch box to answer questions on the matter.
The government has stated that it does not believe the BBC is institutionally biased, but the Tories and Reform UK have been more critical of the corporation. The situation remains fluid, with the search for a new Director General set to begin soon.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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