BBC journalist exposed by the JC over antisemitism tweets leaves the corporation

A BBC journalist exposed by the JC over his comments on antisemitism has now left the corporation.

Nimesh Thaker, who worked at BBC World News, used an anonymous Twitter account to attack a speech made by the Jewish presenter Emma Barnett on her Radio 5 Live show in which she detailed the impact of the Holocaust on her family.

Following the JC report in September, the BBC confirmed it had  launched  an investigation into the conduct of the experienced journalist and producer  who repeatedly dismissed antisemitism claims under the pseudonymous handle ‘Not That Bothered’.

On Thursday, The Times reported that Mr Thaker had resigned from his job as a broadcast journalist during the disciplinary process – meaning he would escape further scrutiny.