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BBC chairman made ‘significant errors of judgment’ over Johnson loan, MPs find

Richard Sharp’s failure to disclose his role in facilitating a loan guarantee could damage trust in the broadcaster, MPs said.

The Independent UK

Main events in the Richard Sharp row

A committee of MPs has strongly criticised the BBC chairman over his role in facilitating a loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

Cash for Boris: MPs attack BBC boss in scathing report

Chairman Richard Sharp under new pressure to quit over role in £800,000 loan

The Independent UK

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BBC chair concedes he acted as a sort of ‘introduction agency’ over £800k loan for Boris Johnson

Richard Sharp also admitted he discussed job at broadcaster with the then PM before he applied

The Independent UK

Richard Sharp says he told PM he wanted BBC chair job before applying

Comment comes as MPs grill Sharp about role in facilitating loan for Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK

Richard Sharp BBC appointment branded 'a bit banana republic' in grilling by MPs

RICHARD Sharp’s explanation of how he was involved in facilitating an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson before being appointed BBC chairman has…

The National (Scotland)

BBC chair Richard Sharp denies role in loan for Boris Johnson before appointment

Mr Sharp insisted he acted ‘in good faith’ as a ‘go-between’ for Mr Johnson’s cousin Sam Blyth and the Cabinet Secretary.

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BBC chair Richard Sharp denies giving Boris Johnson financial advice before getting job

BBC chairman Richard Sharp insisted he has “never given financial advice” to Boris Johnson as he was grilled by MPs on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Why are MPs questioning the BBC chair on Boris Johnson’s finances?

Questions over the ex-prime minister’s personal finances are set to come to the fore once again, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Former Tory chair calls for Dominic Raab to be suspended amid bullying allegations

Dominic Raab is under mounting pressure from an investigation into his conduct towards staff and faces at least eight formal complaints

Evening Standard

Former Tory chair calls on Dominic Raab to step aside during inquiry

Jake Berry’s comments will heap pressure on deputy PM amid investigation into bullying allegations

The Guardian - UK

Kabul whistleblower warns of Civil Service politicisation under Tories

Josie Stewart said officials saw it as their job to protect ministers rather than to serve the public.

The Independent UK

Fall of Kabul whistleblower sues UK government after sacking

Exclusive: Civil servant who gave anonymous interview to BBC about Afghan withdrawal says service ‘dangerously politicised’

The Guardian - UK

‘Cabinet Secretary was told of written complaint about Dominic Raab’ before PM appointed him

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab

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The Independent UK

Sunak stands by Cabinet Secretary despite questions over Raab ‘bullying’

Downing Street has not denied that Simon Case knew about a written complaint against the Justice Secretary.

Evening Standard

Are we going to hell in a handcart? Only if you ignore these green shoots

How many times, dear reader, over the last few months, in conversations with friends and colleagues, over dinner or coffee, have you discussed how depressing the UK is right now? I had this very conversation with a Spanish friend of mine yesterday, who cannot wait to escape London for Madrid…

The Guardian - UK

Some strikes in Wales suspended after government raises pay offer – as it happened

Welsh government offering health staff extra 3% – half one-off, half consolidated – on top of 4.5% increase

The Independent UK

Simon Case ‘was told of Dominic Raab bullying claims before Sunak made him minister’

Rishi Sunak is under renewed pressure over the appointment of his justice secretary

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The Guardian - UK

Head of watchdog recuses himself from BBC chair inquiry

Commissioner for public appointments William Shawcross admits he has met Richard Sharp several times

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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.

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