Goodall's BBC background and early impressions

The BBC is still reeling from the dramatic resignation announcement of its director general Tim Davie on Sunday.

Rachel Cunliffe gets Lewis Goodall’s insider perspective, drawing on his time working on BBC’s Newsnight programme.

Lewis also shares his thoughts on the leadership threats surrounding Keir Starmer.

READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2025/11/trumps-attack-can-rescue-the-bbc

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