Head of probe into BBC chair's links to Boris Johnson quits THE man tasked with leading an investigation into the appointment of Tory donor Richard Sharp as the BBC chair has dropped out. The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023
Three years, (at least) 22 scandals: The full list facing a government mired in sleaze allegations Over the last three years, there have been countless scandals from partygate to lobbing, from allegations of bullying to tax affairs. Wales Online · Jan 30, 2023
England’s old boys’ club has evolved into ‘the network’, made up of high rollers and City slickers Powerbrokering has shifted from landed gentry to financiers and businessmen, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023
Putin threatened to kill me with missile attack, says Boris Johnson ‘It would only take a minute’, Russian president told British PM ahead of Ukraine invasion The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023
To understand the Zahawi story and Tory sleaze, look no further than Britain’s posh cliques Government failure stems from a network of private schools and elite universities, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 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
SNP demands Rishi Sunak kicks Boris Johnson out of the Tories 'for misleading the country' Boris Johnson was reportedly warned to stop asking the new BBC chairman for advice about his personal financial matters. Daily Record · 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
The 100-day test for new leaders and why Rishi Sunak is flunking it He promised an end to the degeneracy of the Johnson years, but the scandals keep coming and the prime minister seems too weak to deal with them The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023
Tories met with BBC Scotland to discuss ‘pro-nat’ dossier SCOTTISH Tory party officials met with BBC Scotland to discuss coverage, the Sunday National 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
Boris Johnson ‘was told to stop seeking financial advice from BBC chair’ Advice reportedly issued by top civil servant Simon Case The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023
Rishi Sunak accused of 'boys club' cronyism amid Boris Johnson loan row BBC Chairman Richard Sharp, whose appointment is under investigation after it was claimed he helped Boris Johnson get an £800,000 line of credit, was Rishi Sunak's boss at Goldman Sachs, before being brought in to advise Rishi Sunak during Covid Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2023 Father of Rishi Sunak's policy chief to lead BBC investigation into Richard Sharp THE man who will lead the BBC’s investigation into the appointment of Richard Sharp is the father of a senior Number 10 aide, it has been…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023 The stench coming from this government? It’s the corrupt mixture of private wealth and public squalor Johnson, Sunak, Sharp and Zahawi operate in a gilded realm, while the services that keep Britain running are hobbled and broken, says the Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon: Some gender Bill opponents using women’s rights to ‘cloak’ transphobia The First Minister stressed that not all of those opposed to the legislation hold this view
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023 UK for sale: how the wealthy hold British property via offshore firms Exclusive: New register shines light on how businessmen, Gulf royals and states such as China have spent billions through offshore jurisdictions
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Sturgeon: Some gender Bill opponents using women’s rights to hide transphobia But the First Minister was clear that not all of those against the legislation hold this view.
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Boris Johnson earns £1million in six weeks... as taxpayers foot huge bill for Partygate legal fees Publishers HarperCollins announced earlier this month they had acquired the rights to the book
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023 Boris Johnson gets £510,000 advance as taxpayers face rising legal bill for ex-PM HarperCollins earlier this month said they had acquired the rights to what was described as a prime ministerial memoir ‘like no other’
The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023 The public or the state: who calls the shots at the BBC? What’s the difference between a state broadcaster and a public broadcaster? The dispute over the close relationship between the BBC chairman, Richard Sharp and the former prime minister Boris Johnson, has seen some people – including on one occasion a BBC presenter – refer to it as a “state broadcaster”.…
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Tory sleaze is back – and here’s the proof Rishi Sunak promised to end era of scandal, but the Conservatives are ‘rolling in it’ once again, writes Adam Forrest
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 MPs ‘did not have all the facts’ on BBC chairman appointment, ministers told Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan defended Richard Sharp’s appointment, saying the process had been ‘rigorous’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023 Richard Sharp: BBC chair was shareholder in firm awarded £600k while he was a No 10 adviser Man alleged to have helped organise loan for Boris Johnson has £3.4m stake in healthcare firm Oncimmune