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Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has said he is “very, very proud” of BBC journalists ahead of an address to staff.

It comes a day after US President Donald Trump threatened legal action if the corporation does not retract “false” and “defamatory” statements made about him in a documentary.

Arriving at Broadcasting House , Mr Davie told waiting reporters: “I’m here to lead and support the BBC.

“I’m very, very proud of our journalists in this building, they’re doing work I think is incredibly important.

“I want to thank every one of them. They’re doing a wonde

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