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Scotland's FM Demands BBC Board Member's Resignation Amid Bias Claims

11/11/2025

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has called for BBC board member Sir Robbie Gibb to resign, citing his former adviser role to Theresa May.
Swinney says Gibb's position is untenable amid bias claims after the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness.
Their resignations followed the editing of a speech by President Donald Trump, prompting calls for the BBC to maintain authority and restore public trust.

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has called for BBC board member Sir Robbie Gibb to resign, citing his former adviser role to Theresa May.
Swinney says Gibb's position is untenable amid bias claims after the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness.
Their resignations followed the editing of a speech by President Donald Trump, prompting calls for the BBC to maintain authority and restore public trust.