Our response

After 16 years, Robin Ince has made the decision to leave The Infinite Monkey Cage. We thank Robin for everything he’s done for the programme and wish him the very best for the future.

While we would not comment in detail on the circumstances relating to an individual, we have very clear expectations in relation to the use of social media for everyone working for the BBC, including freelancers.

 Robin is not subject to the same requirements for impartiality as BBC staff presenting flagship programmes, but all BBC staff and freelancers are required to respect civility in public discourse and not to bring the BBC into disrepute.