This email has been sent to everyone in BBC News & Current Affairs by Jonathan Munro, Deputy director of the BBC News who is now acting Head of News:
“Dear all
Following events of the last 24 hours, I’m writing alongside the rest of News Board to acknowledge how difficult this situation is and reassure you that our vital and valued work providing trusted journalism continues. The coming days and weeks will be hard but our trusted, impartial and agenda-setting journalism is more important than ever and must continue as our audiences expect.
It’s never easy when we are the story – and this time it feels particularly challenging. Thank you for everything you’re doing to report this news with the professionalism, candour and respect BBC News is known for.
I’d like to express my thanks and gratitude to Deborah for all she has done for BBC News over the past three years. She will leave an enormous legacy and work that we will continue.
I know many will feel unsettled and uncertain about what happens next. Details are still being worked through about how Deborah’s successor will be appointed and we’ll share everything we can as soon as we know it.
In the meantime our work continues as usual. As Deputy News CEO I will have overall responsibility for editorial decisions for the moment, working with News Board, leaders and teams across the division.
There will be an all-BBC staff call tomorrow and we’ll hold an all-News call on Wednesday at 15:30 GMT – calendar invites to follow. In the meantime please speak to your manager if you have any questions. The leadership team are here to support you as we work through this time of change together.
Finally, as speculation and commentary continues, please remember to follow our social media guidelines and take particular care when posting anything on social channels.
Thank you again for your commitment and dedication to BBC News.
-J.”
That’s going to be a fun call…
