Presenter Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years
He stepped back from his show last month following allegations against his former boss David Sullivan.
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"I have great sympathy for a woman who may have become a victim, but rejected any suggestion that he had played any role whatsoever in that scenario and said he found the allegation abhorrent."
— Tony Livesey , Celebrity
"Tony has asked me to pass on his heartfelt thanks to the brilliant colleagues at 5 Live who he has had the pleasure of working with over the years."
— Heidi Dawson , Executive
Key People
David Sullivan is a co-owner of West Ham United and has faced allegations of misconduct.
Deborah James was an award-winning broadcaster and cancer campaigner.
Heidi Dawson is the controller of BBC Radio 5 Live.
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He stepped back from his show last month following allegations against his former boss David Sullivan.
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