BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation

Published: 11/21/2025
BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation
BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns over 'governance issues' within the corporation, unconsulted on high-level departures. Banerji's departure follows earlier resignations of top executives due to fallout over a controversial Panorama episode involving Donald Trump. Concerns about BBC board operation and political appointees arise amid claims of "systemic issues" in coverage of topics like the Israel-Gaza conflict and sex/gender issues. The BBC acknowledges editing errors in a Trump-related programme but refuses financial compensation demands.