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Richard Sharp BBC appointment branded 'a bit banana republic' in grilling by MPs

RICHARD Sharp’s explanation of how he was involved in facilitating an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson before being appointed BBC chairman has…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023

BBC chair Richard Sharp denies role in loan for Boris Johnson before appointment

Mr Sharp insisted he acted ‘in good faith’ as a ‘go-between’ for Mr Johnson’s cousin Sam Blyth and the Cabinet Secretary.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

BBC chair Richard Sharp denies giving Boris Johnson financial advice before getting job

BBC chairman Richard Sharp insisted he has “never given financial advice” to Boris Johnson as he was grilled by MPs on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023

The BBC has a long history of failed attempts to rid it of political influence

Most people probably don’t know who the BBC’s chairman is, or even that the BBC has a chairman. Yet this normally obscure figure has recently hit the headlines. Richard Sharp, BBC chairman since February 2021, is a former banker and a major donor to the Conservative party.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2023

Labour attacks ‘cosy relationships’ as head of BBC chair probe stands down

William Shawcross was due to investigate the appointment of Richard Sharp amid reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Head of probe into BBC chairman’s appointment stands down

William Shawcross was due to investigate the BBC chairman’s appointment amid reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Wait for facts in BBC chairman row, says Gove amid Johnson finance claims

Boris Johnson was reportedly warned to stop discussing his financial arrangements with Richard Sharp days before the latter was named BBC chairman.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023

Boris Johnson 'told to stop seeking advice on financial matters from Richard Sharp’

BORIS Johnson was reportedly told to stop asking BBC chair Richard Sharp for “advice” on his “personal financial matters”, just days before…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2023

Boris Johnson was ‘told to stop seeking Richard Sharp’s advice on finances’

Leaked memo shows then cabinet secretary Simon Case warned PM on issue days before Sharp’s BBC appointment

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023

Johnson ‘was told to stop seeking advice on financial matters from Sharp’

Boris Johnson was warned by officials to stop discussing his financial arrangements with Richard Sharp, who was due to be announced as BBC chairman.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023