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HISTORICAL FACTS: Tim davie expected to resign as bbc director general - The Untold Story

Tim Davie
Tim Davie became director general in September 2020. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters

Tim Davie, the BBC’s director general, and the head of BBC News have resigned after a former adviser to the corporation accused it of “serious and systemic” bias in its coverage of issues including Donald Trump, Gaza and trans rights.

In an announcement that caused shock within the corporation, Davie said his departure was “entirely my decision” and it comes as the BBC prepares to apologise for the way it edited a Trump speech.

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