Britain’s public broadcaster BBC has suffered a major setback in a speech editing case of US President Donald Trump. The blow was so big that the BBC had to pay the price of top performance. Under this, the channel’s Director General Tim Davy and Head of News Deborah Turnes resigned from their posts on Sunday. This decision has come after the controversy in which BBC was accused of editing the speech of US President Donald Trump.
Let us tell you that this whole matter started when BBC aired an edited version of Trump’s speech given on January 6, 2021, after which Washington DC. There was a violent attack on Capitol Hill (Parliament House). Critics say the BBC misrepresented Trump’s speech, changing the true context of the statement. Both top officials announced their resignations on Sunday amid increasing criticism and questions over trust.
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What did Tim Davie write in his resignation?
If we talk about the resignation of BBC Director General Tim Davie, then he announced his resignation from his post in BBC. He said that he has taken this decision voluntarily and during this time he got full support from the board and chair. In his resignation letter, Davy said that I have decided that after 20 years it is time to say goodbye to the BBC. This is completely my personal decision. Together with the Board, we will work on a smooth transition process for the new successor in the coming months.
Davy admitted mistakes
During this, Tim Davie admitted that some mistakes have been made in the functioning of BBC and as Director General, it is his ultimate responsibility. He said that I have seen very difficult and stressful times while holding this post. Now I want my successor to be able to play a role in shaping the plan for the BBC’s new charter.
Along with this, he further said in his resignation that the role of BBC is very important in today’s polarized environment. He stressed that the BBC makes Britain a better, kinder and more curious society. The BBC is not perfect, but it must always remain transparent and accountable. Davy said that the current debate regarding BBC News has also influenced my decision.
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