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Ex-BBC chief calls on Government to ‘overhaul’ public appointments process

It follows the resignation of BBC chairman Richard Sharp.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Starmer says BBC chair would be appointed independently under Labour

Labour leader says party would change current system, in which PM has final say on who gets job

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

Calls to examine Boris Johnson’s role in Richard Sharp’s BBC appointment

Mr Johnson ‘himself was conflicted’ when he recommended Mr Sharp for the job, the ex-commissioner for public appointments said.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Timeline of key events leading to Richard Sharp’s resignation over ‘Cash for Boris’ row

The former banker was appointed to the role of BBC chair in 2021

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Calls for Boris Johnson’s role in Richard Sharp’s BBC appointment to be examined – as it happened

Former commissioner for public appointments says ex-PM ‘was conflicted’ in the process

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chair after breaching appointment rules

He was found to have broken the rules by failing to disclose his role in helping Boris Johnson secure a loan guarantee.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp’s resignation statement in full

Richard Sharp has resigned as BBC Chairman after a report found he breached the governance code for public appointments.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp has resigned as BBC chairman after role in loan for Boris Johnson

He announced on Friday morning that he will stand down at the end of June

Wales Online · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chairman over breach of appointment rules

He resigned ahead of the publication of a report into his appointment after he helped facilitate an £800,000 loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023