Douglas Fraser, who has served as the business and economy editor for more than 17 years, stated that he has "decided to depart from the BBC" and mentioned that the rationale "might be a topic for another time".
It follows closely on the heels of Kaye Adams being removed from her Radio Scotland program after three allegations of misconduct were validated against her.
Douglas Fraser’s Departure
There is no indication that the two departures are connected in any way.
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In a social media announcement, Fraser (shown below) stated: "I'd like to share some personal news: I have decided to depart from the BBC. It wasn't an easy choice, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have held this position and to have worked alongside a team of outstanding journalists supported by remarkable technical staff.”
Kaye Adams Controversy
He remarked: "Being part of something significantly larger, the global influence and significance of the BBC is truly something to appreciate. You might wonder why I'm making this decision now; perhaps that is a question for another time."
"You may also be eager to learn about my upcoming plans. While nothing is set in stone yet, I have numerous concepts I wish to explore and various endeavors I want to experiment with. Some of these may catch you off guard, and others might even surprise me."
Fraser once referred to The National as “propaganda,” prompting the BBC to issue a clarification that the term should not have been used.
A spokesperson remarked in a statement: "During a live interview on BBC radio, Douglas was emphasizing that The National firmly backs one side of the constitutional discussion, but we acknowledge that he should not have referred to it as propaganda."