Don't let them fool you, the impartiality police don't care about the BBC

It was only a matter of time. After a series of high-profile controversies and a concerted campaign of attacks by the right-wing press, somebody very senior at the BBC was always going to have to fall on their sword. And so Tim Davie , the director-general, and Deborah Turness, the chief executive of BBC News, have handed in their resignations. Those who have long sought to undermine the BBC have won a major victory. We should all be concerned about what happens next.

First, some undeniable truths: the BBC has had a torrid few years. From the handling of allegations about major stars to the decision to broadcast Bob Vylan’s hate-filled set at Glastonbury, to serious failings in its coverage of the Middle East and, most recently, the revelation that a clip of Donald Trump was edited by