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Hamish Morrison

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Review launched into hiring process for bbc chairman involved in boris johnson loan | History Defined

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 has been announced.

The Commissioner of Public Appointments, William Shawcross, said he will examine whether the process which saw ex-banker Richard Sharp appointed as chair of the broadcaster was up to standard.

It comes after The Sunday Times revealed Sharp had facilitated a loan to the then-prime minister before his appointment to the role in 2021.

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