Huw Edwards Resigns From BBC 'On The Basis Of Medical Advice'

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In a statement released on Monday afternoon,Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors.

“Huw is suffering from serious mental health issues. As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years,” she explained.

 

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