MPs raise concerns over government choice of Samir Shah as BBC chair

Samir Shah at the culture, media and sport committee pre-appointment hearing on Wednesday. Photograph: House of Commons/PA

MP have raised concerns about Samir Shah as the government’s choice to be the next BBC chair, questioning his ability to “provide robust challenge to its leadership”.

After Shah gave evidence this week to the culture, media and sport committee, the cross-party group of MPs said he did “not sufficiently demonstrate the strength and character that is needed to challenge the executive leadership of the BBC”.