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 · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
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) · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
Timeline of the Richard Sharp ‘Cash for Boris’ row BBC chairman Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgment’, MPs said The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
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 · Feb 12, 2023
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 Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023
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 Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2023 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 · Feb 10, 2023 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 · Feb 10, 2023 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 · Feb 10, 2023 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 · Feb 10, 2023 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 · Feb 10, 2023 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 · Feb 10, 2023 '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
Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023 Full list of Tory MPs stepping down as party fears election wipeout under Rishi Sunak Nervy Conservatives MPs are already turning their minds to the possibility of a Labour victory - and with several 2019 MPs deciding to quit before the next general election
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023 Afternoon Update: Australian feared dead in quake found alive; no comeback for Frydenberg; and how to meditate without meditating One man missing in Turkey has been found safe while two remain unaccounted for after Sydney man Can Pahali was confirmed to have died
Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023 We'll train Ukrainian pilots as soon as humanly possible, says No 10 as Zelensky continues push for weapons PM says offer of pilot training is first step, but Defence Secretary signals it might only happen after conflict ends