Ousted BP Chair Hits Back

Albert Manifold, the recently ousted chairman of BP, has issued a defiant statement rejecting allegations of misconduct as 'lies.' Manifold claimed he was fired without warning after pushing for a more rigorous cost-cutting culture at the energy giant.

The former executive acknowledged he 'pushed hard' but denied claims of bullying made by anonymous colleagues.

BP shareholders have expressed concern over the sudden leadership change, which occurred amid a broader strategic pivot for the oil major.