BBC attempts to reassure Jewish staff after ex-producer says she faced antisemitism

Rhodri Talfan Davies, the deputy director general, met staff group after case of Lucie Kon but said independent inquiry was not needed

The BBC has attempted to reassure Jewish staff that discrimination against them will not be tolerated, after a former producer said she had faced antisemitism while employed at the corporation.

Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC’s deputy director general, met representatives from the broadcaster’s Jewish staff network on Tuesday following coverage of the case of Lucie Kon.