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BBC correspondent Jon Sopel has also quit the broadcaster alongside the Newsnight presenter.
The BBC Newsnight presenter said she was "wrong" to share a post from former Tory cabinet minister Rory Stewart without context.
“The UK currently takes far fewer asylum seekers than many of our European neighbours.”
"All BBC journalists must abide by the BBC's editorial guidelines and social media rules. There are no exceptions," a rep for the broadcaster said.
"It's not a partisan comment, it's a statement of fact supported by the worst death toll in Europe," Piers tweeted.
Ahead of Meghan and Harry's sit down with Oprah, we look back at the Royal walk-offs, shocking revelations and emotional moments from interviews past.
Absolute state of it.
"I don't think I even understand what you're saying."
The former adviser repeatedly warned Maitlis to "let me finish" as she tried to question him.
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