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The 'rich pals club' where money, power and connections are linked to Tory scandals

The cast list is small but it involves three Prime Ministers, the party’s chairman and two multi-millionaires

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

Review launched into hiring process for BBC chairman involved in Boris Johnson loan

AN official review of the process to appoint the embattled BBC chairman implicated in securing a £800,000 loan to Boris Johnson will take place, it…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023

BBC chairman Sharp ‘sorry’ about Johnson loan row ‘distraction’

BBC chairman Richard Sharp said the nominations committee of the BBC board will review whether he has any conflicts of interest.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

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Richard Sharp’s position as BBC chair under investigation

Tory donor the subject of inquiries by public appointments commissioner and broadcaster

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023

BBC boss embroiled in Boris Johnson £800k loan row orders 'conflicts of interest' review

Millionaire Sam Blyth, a distant relative of Mr Johnson, allegedly stepped in to acted as a guarantor to up to £800,000 of credit to fund the ex-PM’s his lavish lifestyle when he found himself in financial trouble in 2020

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

BBC chairman asks for review after claims he was involved in Boris Johnson securing loan

Richard Sharp said he wanted to ensure ‘all the appropriate guidelines have been followed’ and asked the BBC board to review any potential conflicts of interest

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023

BBC chairman ‘sorry’ about Boris Johnson loan row amid probe into conflict of interest

Richard Sharp says row is ‘distraction’ – as former PM claims BBC chair knew nothing of his finances

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

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Who is top civil servant Simon Case?

The former royal adviser was one of the UK’s officials working on the border issues between the Republic and Northern Ireland created by Brexit.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

Tories in turmoil as Boris Johnson and Zahawi add to seatbelt gaffe Rishi Sunak's woes

As the PM reels from his fine over not wearing a seatbelt, Boris Johnson is facing fresh calls for a probe over an £800,000 loan, while Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs are under scrutiny

Daily Mirror · Jan 22, 2023

Johnson denies conflict of interest in appointment of BBC chairman

Labour asks watchdog to examine recruitment process after reports Richard Sharp helped former PM with personal finances

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023

Labour urges probe into BBC chair appointment amid Boris Johnson loan claims

Labour has also written to the Parliamentary Commissioner calling for an investigation into the claims.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

BBC chairman appointed on merit, says Cleverly amid Johnson loan link

The Foreign Secretary addressed claims over Richard Sharp’s involvement in the then PM seeking a loan.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

BBC chair appointed ‘on merits’ rather than Boris Johnson ties, claims Cleverly

‘Not unusual’ to have senior BBC people with ties to political parties, says foreign secretary

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

Boris Johnson facing probe calls over claim BBC chair helped ex-PM secure £800,000 loan

Reports emerged last week that the big-spending ex-PM's distant Canadian cousin stepped in to help Boris Johnson fund his lavish lifestyle when he found himself in financial trouble in 2020

Daily Mirror · Jan 22, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023

Boris Johnson reported to watchdog as 'quagmire of sleaze' surrounds former PM

THE Labour Party have reported former prime minister Boris Johnson to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.

Wales Online · Jan 22, 2023

Labour urges probe into claim BBC chairman helped Boris Johnson arrange guarantee on loan

The demand follows a report in The Sunday Times that Tory donor Richard Sharp was involved in talks about financing Mr Johnson in 2020

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

Labour urges probe of claim BBC chair ‘helped secure £800,000 loan guarantee for Boris Johnson’

A distant cousin of Johnson was the guarantor of the credit facility

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

Labour urges probe of claim BBC chair ‘helped Johnson arrange guarantee on loan’

The party has written to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Daniel Greenberg.

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Wales Online · Jan 21, 2023

BBC chairman helped Boris Johnson arrange £800,000 loan before being given top job

The chairman of the BBC is understood to have helped arrange a guaranteed loan for the Prime Minister. It has raised questions about his appointment to the role.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2023

BBC chair 'helped Boris Johnson secure £800,000 loan'

BBC chairman Richard Sharp reportedly helped Boris Johnson secure a loan of £800,000 just weeks before he was recommended for the role by the…

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Labour calls for inquiry into Boris Johnson’s £800,000 line of credit

Former PM ‘may have breached code of conduct’, says opposition

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

Labour seeks inquiry into Boris Johnson and credit facility guaranteed by cousin

Ex-prime minister used £800,000 facility backed by a relative, wealthy Canadian businessman Sam Blyth, while at No 10

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Labour calls for probe over claims Johnson had cousin act as credit ‘guarantor’

The party has written to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over the allegations.

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Labour calls for probe into Boris Johnson's £800k 'credit facility'

Party chairwoman Anneliese Dodds has written to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards calling for an urgent investigation into revelations of the arrangement between the then Prime Minister and a distant cousin

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023

Boris Johnson embroiled in fresh row over finances amid Tory leadership comeback plan

Labour calls on No 10 to set out former PM’s arrangments, after it emerges he enjoyed £800,000 line of credit backed by wealthy Canadian cousin

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