URGENT: BBC Chair Samir Shah Faces Imminent Crisis Amid Resignation Fallout

Breaking News: BBC Chair Samir Shah Faces Imminent Crisis Amid Resignation Fallout BBC board member Shumeet Banerji has resigned three days before other board members are due to face a committee of MPs, sparking a fresh crisis for the corporation. Banerji's resignation is effective immediately, despite his role being due to end on December 31. The move is seen as a direct critique of BBC Chair Samir Shah, who Banerji allegedly felt was too weak in challenging other board members' views on systemic bias at BBC News. This comes after the corporation lost its director general and CEO of news nearly two weeks ago. Banerji's resignation is the latest blow to the BBC, which has been under intense scrutiny in recent months. The four political appointees on the board, including Shah, have been accused of promoting a view that the BBC suffers from liberal groupthink. The BBC is now bracing for a potentially grueling session with MPs, who will question the remaining board members on their handling of the crisis. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.