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Sunak under pressure to stop choosing Tories for BBC jobs after Sharp row

Conservative party accused of undermining broadcaster by flooding it with cronies after chair’s resignation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

BBC chair quits over role in £800k ‘Cash for Boris’ loan

Richard Sharp, a Conservative Party donor, says he is standing down in the interests of the broadcaster

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp was Boris Johnson’s toxic legacy – never again should politicians pick a boss for the BBC

This debacle highlights the urgent need for systemic reform, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

OPINION - BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigns in storm over loan

There are numerous benefits to UK political parties of being in government rather than opposition. Ministerial cars, nuclear weapons launch codes and with a decent enough majority you can even implement your public policy preferences. Another less heralded power is that of appointments.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023

Is the BBC biased?

Richard Sharp has announced he is standing down as BBC chairman to “prioritise the interests” of the broadcaster after a report found he breached the governance code for public appointments. 

The Week · Apr 28, 2023

12 things we learned from bombshell Richard Sharp report that led to him quitting BBC

A report by barrister Adam Heppinstall revealed that Richard Sharp spoke to Boris Johnson before applying for the BBC chairman role, and said days before the interview he met the Cabinet Secretary to chat about the then-PM's finances

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out giving BBC chair role to ANOTHER Tory donor

RISHI Sunak has refused to say that the next chair of the BBC will not be a Tory donor ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2023

BBC chief resigns over $1.5m loan to ex-PM Boris Johnson

BBC chairman Richard Sharp has resigned for securing a $US1 million ($A1.5 million) loan for the then-prime minister Boris Johnson.

The New Daily · Apr 28, 2023

Gary Lineker wades into another political row and demands Tories don't pick next BBC boss

The Match Of The Day host said the BBC chairman should not be picked by the government 'not now, not ever' after Richard Sharp was forced to resign over Boris Johnson loan row

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

BBC chair quits over links to loans for Boris Johnson — the man who appointed him

A top Conservative Party donor, Richard Sharp was found to have breached rules by failing to disclose a $1 million loan he helped arrange for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

WEKU · Apr 28, 2023