BBC boss Tim Davie breaks silence after quitting – full letter on resignation | UK | News | EUROtoday

BBC boss Tim Davie spectacularly resigned after the organisation turned mired in scandal for enhancing a speech by US President Donald Trump.

Tim Davie stated: “I wanted to let you know that I have decided to leave the BBC after 20 years. This is entirely my decision, and I remain very thankful to the Chair and Board for their unswerving and unanimous support throughout my entire tenure, including during recent days.

“I’m working by actual timings with the Board to permit for an orderly transition to a successor over the approaching months.

“I have been reflecting on the very intense personal and professional demands of managing this role over many years in these febrile times, combined with the fact that I want to give a successor time to help shape the Charter plans they will be delivering.

“In these more and more polarised occasions, the BBC is of distinctive worth and speaks to the perfect of us. It helps make the UK a particular place; overwhelmingly variety, tolerant and curious. Like all public organisations, the BBC is just not good, and we should at all times be open, clear and accountable. While not being the one cause, the present debate round BBC News has understandably contributed to my resolution.

“Overall the BBC is delivering well, but there have been some mistakes made and as Director-General I have to take ultimate responsibility.”

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