"He wrote on Instagram that voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump [and] numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter. In a recent meeting where BBC studio executives again voiced problems, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices. I chose the latter. It broke my heart."
"Claims of serious and systemic problems in the broadcaster's coverage of issues including Trump, Gaza and trans issues led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, last month. The BBC has strict impartiality rules which state the highest level of impartiality is required in news and journalism in all its forms and require any individual in a role requiring impartiality, who is intending to express opinions publicly on matters of current public policy, politics or any controversial issue must inform their line manager in advance."
Robin Ince resigned as co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage after a fallout with BBC executives over his public opinions and perceived lack of obedience. He co-presented the show for 16 years and said voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump and once gently criticising Stephen Fry were treated as conflicts with being a freelance BBC science presenter. He resigned in September and recorded a final episode, saying he chose freedom to speak against injustices and accepted he was not what the current BBC expected. BBC impartiality rules require staff to inform managers before expressing opinions on controversial public issues, and insiders said they did not recognise his version of events.
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