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Labour ‘would clean up politics and have independent process for chair of BBC’

Sir Keir Starmer suggested the party would reform the system which sees the prime minister of the day decide who gets the job.

The Independent UK

Anthony Seldon on Boris Johnson: ‘At his heart, he is extraordinarily empty’

The distinguished historian and headteacher discusses his latest book about a contemporary prime minister, a devastating – and dispiriting – account of Johnson’s chaotic reign

The Guardian - UK

After the fall of Richard Sharp, the next BBC chair must not be another political crony

The public interest requires an open and scrupulous process to find the person best suited to perform an important role in our national life

The Guardian - UK

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Appointment of next BBC chair must not be tainted by ‘sleaze’, Labour say

Shadow secretary for culture calls for root and branch review of top appointments

The Guardian - UK

Local election results times: Hour-by-hour guide to when key battles will be announced

The 230 councils being contested in the local elections were last up for grabs in the dying days of Theresa May's premiership in 2019, when the Tories suffered major losses at the ballot box

Daily Mirror

The Russo-Ukrainian War by Serhii Plokhy review – deeply personal study of ‘an old-fashioned imperial war’

The great chronicler of Ukraine breaks new ground in his rigorous and elegant analysis of Europe’s biggest conflict since 1945 – and its impact on friends and family

The Guardian - UK

SNP 'luxury motorhome' is latest in a long line of election battle buses

THE campervan seized by police amid the probe into SNP finances has drawn a flurry of comment, controversy and speculation...

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Guardian apologises to Richard Sharp and Jewish community over ‘antisemitic’ cartoon

The cartoon has been described as ‘antisemitic’ by MPs and authors.

The Independent UK

Next BBC chair selection must be 'free of sleaze that forced Richard Sharp to quit'

Labour's call comes amid growing pressure for Tory ministers to be banned from “interfering” in the selection process, while Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell called for a “root and branch review” of the appointments process.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak should not appoint next BBC chair after Richard Sharp fiasco, says David Dimbleby

Veteran broadcaster says system needs a shake-up

The Independent UK

David Dimbleby on Sharp row: PM’s power to appoint BBC chair should be curtailed

The broadcaster ruled himself out of taking on the role.

The Independent UK

BBC needs new rules for chair in wake of Richard Sharp affair, says David Dimbleby

Current system gives too much power to prime ministers says broadcaster – but rules himself out of running

The Guardian - UK

'The whole murky Richard Sharp affair sums up how the Tory elite operate'

It is essential that measures are put in place to prevent future governments from deciding who runs the broadcaster - and Sharp’s departure should not allow Boris Johnson to wriggle off the hook

Daily Mirror

BBC chief resigns amid furore over Johnson loan

The UK's public appointments watchdog has been investigating the way the government selected Richard Sharp to chair the BBC.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Richard Sharp’s resignation: Johnson’s toxic legacy

Editorial: The Conservative party has been too involved in the debasement of public life for too long to be entrusted with its rehabilitation

The Guardian - UK

Sharp’s resignation as BBC chair may be a problem for Sunak – and opportunity

PM has been accused of defending his former boss, but affair offers chance to put his own stamp on the corporation

The Guardian - UK

Sunak under pressure to stop choosing Tories for BBC jobs after Sharp row

Conservative party accused of undermining broadcaster by flooding it with cronies after chair’s resignation

The Independent UK

BBC chair quits over role in £800k ‘Cash for Boris’ loan

Richard Sharp, a Conservative Party donor, says he is standing down in the interests of the broadcaster

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The Guardian - UK

Richard Sharp was Boris Johnson’s toxic legacy – never again should politicians pick a boss for the BBC

This debacle highlights the urgent need for systemic reform, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK

Richard Sharp: key inquiry findings on how he was appointed BBC chair

Investigation that led to Sharp’s resignation has shed light on the process that got him the top job

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

BBC chief Richard Sharp quits over Boris Johnson loan scandal

Richard Sharp, outgoing chair of national broadcaster, is a former Goldman Sachs banker and Conservative Party donor.

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker says government should not appoint BBC chair

Match of the Day presenter reacts to resignation of Richard Sharp over undeclared links to Boris Johnson loan

The Week

Is the BBC biased?

Richard Sharp has announced he is standing down as BBC chairman to “prioritise the interests” of the broadcaster after a report found he breached the governance code for public appointments.

Daily Mirror

12 things we learned from bombshell Richard Sharp report that led to him quitting BBC

A report by barrister Adam Heppinstall revealed that Richard Sharp spoke to Boris Johnson before applying for the BBC chairman role, and said days before the interview he met the Cabinet Secretary to chat about the then-PM's finances

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