Ian Murray steps down amid backlash over his article criticising duchess’s claims of UK media bigotry

The executive director of the Society of Editors has resigned after a rolling series of withdrawals from the National Press Awards over claims that there is no racism in the press made his position untenable.

Ian Murray, executive director of the society, stepped down from his position amid growing pressure after host Charlene White’s withdrawal was followed by a string of nominees saying they did not wish to be considered at the ceremony – a key source of funding for the industry body.

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