BBC chairman Lyons to stand down next year | Reuters

Michael Lyons, Chairman of the BBC Trust, speaks at a press conference at the BBC headquarters in London November 21, 2008.

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LONDON | Tue Sep 14, 2010 1:29pm BST

LONDON (Reuters) - BBC Trust Chairman Michael Lyons, who has come under fire from politicians for the way he oversees the broadcaster, is to step down in May after deciding against seeking a second term.