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

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

There are numerous benefits to UK political parties of being in government rather than opposition. Ministerial cars, nuclear weapons launch codes and with a decent enough majority you can even implement your public policy preferences. Another less heralded power is that of appointments.

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. 

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

RISHI Sunak has refused to say that the next chair of the BBC will not be a Tory donor ...

BBC chairman Richard Sharp has resigned for securing a $US1 million ($A1.5 million) loan for the then-prime minister Boris Johnson.

The Match Of The Day host said the BBC chairman should not be picked by the government 'not now, not ever' after Richard Sharp was forced to resign over Boris Johnson loan row

A top Conservative Party donor, Richard Sharp was found to have breached rules by failing to disclose a $1 million loan he helped arrange for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson.