A major scandal concerning impartiality and bias has led to the immediate resignation of two senior figures at the BBC. Tim Davie, the Director-General, and Deborah Turness, head of news, have both announced their departures. The crisis erupted after a leaked memo exposed that the BBC had manipulated footage of a Donald Trump speech, making it seem as though he called for violence during the events of January 6, 2021. Both executives acknowledged mistakes were made, with Davie stating he takes ultimate responsibility, while Turness expressed her love for the BBC but admitted the controversy was causing significant damage.
