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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 Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

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. 

The Week · Apr 28, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Who is Richard Sharp and why is he quitting the BBC?

How a £800k loan to Boris Johnson led to the downfall of the BBC chair

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Richard Sharp’s resignation allows the BBC to move forward

A resignation was inevitable. The report into Richard Sharp has found the BBC chairman breached the rules in failing to declare, prior to his appointment, his involvement in facilitating an £800,000 loan guarantee to Boris Johnson.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023

Who is outgoing BBC chairman Richard Sharp, and what was the crisis that brought him down?

The former banker became embroiled in a cronyism row earlier this year over helping former prime minister Boris Johnson secure an £800,000 loan guarantee

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp report: 6 things we learned from report into BBC chair

The report sheds light on how public appointments really work in the UK

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp is out at the BBC: now can we think about how we hold other miscreants to account?

Society is making strange decisions. Some in high office lose jobs and deserve to, but we also ignore others whose sins are egregious, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp: What has the row been all about?

The 67-year-old resigned as BBC chairman on Friday following a report which found he had breached the governance code for public appointments.

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