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Rishi Sunak stands by BBC chair despite damning report

RISHI Sunak is standing by the under pressure BBC chair while an investigation takes place, after a highly critical report by MPs into his…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023

Sacking Richard Sharp would be a great loss to the BBC: after all, he has friends in high places

Given his predicament, Sharp has much to gain from defending the corporation – and the connections to do it effectively, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023

BBC chairman under rising pressure to quit as ex-TV news chief warns of ‘bad smell’ around broadcaster

BBC chairman Richard Sharp was facing growing pressure to quit on Monday as a former TV news chief said the storm was leaving a “bad smell” hanging over the corporation.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023

BBC chair made 'errors of judgement' over Boris Johnson loan, lawmakers say

BBC Chair Richard Sharp made "significant errors of judgement" in failing to declare his involvement in facilitating a loan for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson shortly before he was appointed to the role, a committee of lawmakers said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2023

BBC boss's position 'increasingly untenable' after Boris Johnson loan row

Under-fire BBC Chairman Richard Sharp was accused by MPs of making 'significant errors of judgement' by acting as a go-between for a loan guarantee for ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2023

Richard Sharp’s position as BBC chair ‘increasingly untenable’, says Labour

Sharp faces calls to resign after MPs’ report says he made significant errors of judgment over Johnson loan

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023

‘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 · Feb 12, 2023

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 · 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