BBC Director-General Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness resigned Sunday amid backlash over a documentary’s edit of a Jan. 6, 2021 speech by U.S. President Donald Trump. Critics said the cut was misleading and removed his call for peaceful protest. Davie said stepping down was his decision but he must take responsibility; Turness said the row was harming the BBC while rejecting claims of institutional bias. Trump amplified the dispute online. Reactions split, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demanding reform and Labour minister Lisa Nandy thanking Davie.

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