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The full text of Greg Dyke's resignation statement follows:
I am today announcing that I have resigned from the BBC.
My position as Director-General has inevitably been compromised by the criticisms of BBC management in the Hutton report.
Following Gavyn Davies' decision to go, I felt I too should offer my resignation to the Board of Governors.
I have enjoyed my time at the BBC and in particular I've loved working with so many talented and enthusiastic people. I am proud of what we have achieved together over the last four years.
With the departure of both Gavyn and myself and the apology I issued on behalf of the BBC yesterday, I hope that a line can now be drawn under this whole episode.
Throughout this affair my sole aim as Director-General of the BBC has been to defend our editorial independence and to act in the public interest.
Thank you.
I am today announcing that I have resigned from the BBC.
My position as Director-General has inevitably been compromised by the criticisms of BBC management in the Hutton report.
Following Gavyn Davies' decision to go, I felt I too should offer my resignation to the Board of Governors.
I have enjoyed my time at the BBC and in particular I've loved working with so many talented and enthusiastic people. I am proud of what we have achieved together over the last four years.
With the departure of both Gavyn and myself and the apology I issued on behalf of the BBC yesterday, I hope that a line can now be drawn under this whole episode.
Throughout this affair my sole aim as Director-General of the BBC has been to defend our editorial independence and to act in the public interest.
Thank you.
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