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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Middleton

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Bbc chairman richard sharp braced for report on his appointment - The Untold Story

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BBC chairman Richard Sharp is braced for a potentially-damaging report into his appointment to the role after he helped facilitate an £800,000 loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.

The former Tory donor was appointed to the influential role overseeing the public broadcaster’s independence in 2021, but has faced calls to resign after it emerged he helped the then-prime minister arrange the loan.

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