Keir Starmer has dismissed Donald Trump’s accusation of the BBC having “corrupt journalists.” Downing Street has expressed support for the BBC, emphasizing its global reputation and refuting claims of institutional bias. Following allegations of manipulated footage of Trump’s speech leading to Capitol Hill riots, BBC director general Tim Davie and News chief executive Deborah Turness resigned. Trump hailed the resignations, accusing the BBC of having corrupt journalists and threatening legal action. The Prime Minister’s spokesperson affirmed the BBC’s importance in combating disinformation and emphasized the need for prompt corrections to maintain trust. The spokesperson also addressed the issue of institutional bias, stressing the importance of accountability for public service broadcasters. The future of the BBC license fee was not confirmed to be under review. The BBC faced criticism over a Panorama documentary editing Trump’s speech, portraying him in a misleading light. The White House condemned the edit as “fake news” and a “propaganda machine.” Samir Shah, BBC’s chair, acknowledged the error in editing the speech and apologized for the misleading impression created. BBC’s former News chief, Deborah Turness, asserted that the BBC is not institutionally biased and defended the integrity of the journalists.