BBC director-general Tim Davie resigns amid Trump speech controversy

Tim Davie resigns as BBC director-general amid Trump speech editing controversy; news chief Deborah Turness follows.

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6 months ago

November 10, 2025

Tim Davie resigns as BBC director-general amid Trump speech editing controversy; news chief Deborah Turness follows.

Tim Davie has stepped down as BBC director-general after criticism over the editing of President Trump’s speech.

Head of news Deborah Turness also resigns, citing reputational damage.

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