‘There is no institutional bias at BBC , says news chief after she resigns over Trump edit | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLucy LeesonMonday 10 November 2025 12:36 GMTOutgoing CEO of BBC News says 'mistakes are made' after she quit over Trump speech editsOutgoing BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness admitted that "mistakes are made" by the broadcaster.Ms Turness, however, strongly denied any "institutional bias" at the BBC, asserting that its journalists strive for impartiality.Her comments were made after she and director-general Tim Davie resigned from their positions.The resignations followed claims that the BBC's Panorama programme had selectively edited a speech by Donald Trump.Ms Turness delivered these remarks upon her arrival at BBC New Broadcasting House on Monday, 10 November 2025.In fullOutgoing BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness admits ‘mistakes are made’ after she quits over Trump editThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in