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The Latest Breaking News from Boris Johnson

‘Banana republic’: BBC boss position untenable, says opposition after damning inquiry

‘More and more difficult to see how he can continue’, says Labour

The Independent UK

Pressure on BBC’s Sharp after MPs warn Johnson loan row could damage trust

The Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee criticised his failure to disclose a role in facilitating a loan for Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

BBC chairman's position 'untenable' following parliament report, says opposition

OPPOSITION MPs in Westminster are responding to a recent report suggesting Richard Sharp’s actions “constitute a breach of the standards…

The National (Scotland)

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Hugh Bonneville calls Boris Johnson ‘a man of no principle whatsoever’

Actor also said the NHS is ‘not fit for purpose’ after 13 years of the Tories

The Independent UK

MPs find Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgment’ over Johnson loan

Sharp’s failure to disclose his role in facilitating a loan guarantee could damage trust in the broadcaster, MPs said.

The Independent UK

BBC chair made 'significant errors' through links to Boris Johnson, MPs say

BBC chairman Richard Sharp’s position is in increased peril after MPs found he made “significant errors of judgment” by acting as a go-between…

The National (Scotland)

MPs find BBC chairperson made ‘significant errors of judgment’ over Johnson loan

Sharp’s failure to disclose his role in facilitating a loan guarantee could damage trust in the broadcaster, MPs said.

The Independent UK

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What the papers say – February 12

The papers say the BBC Chairman undermined trust in the broadcaster by failing to reveal his role in Boris Johnson’s £800,000 loan.

The Independent UK

BBC chairman Richard Sharp ‘breached standards expected’ for job application

The chair’s future at the corporation is in doubt after a damning Commons report on his role in the Boris Johnson loan affair

The Guardian - UK

Who is Richard Sharp? BBC chairman who ‘helped Boris Johnson secure £800,000 loan’

Former banker worked for more than 30 years in the financial sector, including a 23-year stint at investment giant Goldman Sachs

The Independent UK

Timeline of the Richard Sharp ‘Cash for Boris’ row

BBC chairman Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgment’, MPs said

The Independent UK

BBC boss in ‘Cash for Boris’ row guilty of hiding his role, says inquiry

Commons investigation accuses Richard Sharp of damaging trust in corporation with ‘significant errors of judgement’

The Independent UK

Main events in the Richard Sharp row

A committee of MPs has strongly criticised the BBC chairman over his role in facilitating a loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

BBC chairman made ‘significant errors of judgment’ over Johnson loan, MPs find

Richard Sharp’s failure to disclose his role in facilitating a loan guarantee could damage trust in the broadcaster, MPs said.

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

BBC chair made 'significant errors of judgement' over Boris Johnson loan, report finds

Labour is calling for BBC chair Richard Sharp to quit following a damning report today by MPs into his role helping Boris Johnson get an £800,000 loan

The Independent UK

Met Police urged to reopen Partygate investigation after new claims

Letter to Met chief follows allegations that Downing Street staff shredded evidence of rule-breaking

Daily Mirror

Met Police urged to reopen Partygate probe over claims No10 staff 'destroyed evidence'

Unmesh Desai, the deputy chair of the London Assembly’s police and crime committee, has written to Met commissioner Mark Rowley asking him to take “new information into account” and revisit the inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson’s more lucrative pursuits keep his Shakespeare book on back burner

The ex-PM’s long-promised tome of the Bard looks set to be delayed again after he receives huge advances for his political diaries and public speaking

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The Guardian - UK

Met urged to reopen Partygate inquiry as fresh allegations emerge

‘New information’ includes claims that Downing Street staff corroborated stories and destroyed evidence

Daily Mirror

Veterans' charity boss fired for gross misconduct as questions asked about financial irregularities

Trustees left "trying to save" veterans' charity after firing CEO for 32 "misdemeanours"

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries' gaffes and weird moments as Tory plans to quit at next election

The former Culture Secretary, who has been an MP since 2005, is the 19th Conservative MP to say they won't fight the next election, which is expected to be called next year

The Independent UK

Cash for Boris: MPs attack BBC boss in scathing report

Chairman Richard Sharp under new pressure to quit over role in £800,000 loan

The Guardian - UK

People of Britain – how can you look at our leaders and say there is nothing to laugh about?

If there is a laughter deficit in this country, perhaps we are to blame. It’s a target- rich environment, says author and broadcaster Nels Abbey

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: Whatever they’re taking, Liz and Boris might just live for ever

Plus the brilliant Happy Valley, 25 years since the death of my dad, my psychiatrist retires and a Fawlty idea

Daily Mirror

'Everyone remembers my dog's funny name in the pub - it gets us the best table'

Simon Preston-Barnes, 59, from Bath, says his miniature dachshund gets lots of attention for his rather funny name in the pub - and even bags them a great seat by the fire

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