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Rishi Sunak stands by BBC chair despite damning report

RISHI Sunak is standing by the under pressure BBC chair while an investigation takes place, after a highly critical report by MPs into his…

The National (Scotland)

Sacking Richard Sharp would be a great loss to the BBC: after all, he has friends in high places

Given his predicament, Sharp has much to gain from defending the corporation – and the connections to do it effectively, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

BBC chairman under rising pressure to quit as ex-TV news chief warns of ‘bad smell’ around broadcaster

BBC chairman Richard Sharp was facing growing pressure to quit on Monday as a former TV news chief said the storm was leaving a “bad smell” hanging over the corporation.

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Sunak standing by BBC chairman amid ongoing inquiry

MPs found that Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgment’ by acting as a go-between for a loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

Sunak will await Sharp inquiry amid pressure on BBC chairman

MPs found Richard Sharp made “significant errors of judgment” by acting as a go-between for a loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

BBC board to consider future of boss Richard Sharp amid ‘cash for Boris row’

Exclusive: Corporation’s most senior officials to discuss whether he has lost public trust

The Independent UK

SNP MP John Nicolson calls for BBC chair to resign over facilitating Boris Johnson loan

The MP for Ochil and South Perthshire said that BBC chairman Richard Sharp "broke the rules".

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BBC chair made 'errors of judgement' over Boris Johnson loan, lawmakers say

BBC Chair Richard Sharp made "significant errors of judgement" in failing to declare his involvement in facilitating a loan for then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson shortly before he was appointed to the role, a committee of lawmakers said on Sunday.

Reuters

BBC boss's position 'increasingly untenable' after Boris Johnson loan row

Under-fire BBC Chairman Richard Sharp was accused by MPs of making 'significant errors of judgement' by acting as a go-between for a loan guarantee for ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Daily Mirror

Richard Sharp’s position as BBC chair ‘increasingly untenable’, says Labour

Sharp faces calls to resign after MPs’ report says he made significant errors of judgment over Johnson loan

The Guardian - UK

‘Banana republic’: BBC boss position untenable, says opposition after damning inquiry

‘More and more difficult to see how he can continue’, says Labour

The Independent UK

Pressure on BBC’s Sharp after MPs warn Johnson loan row could damage trust

The Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee criticised his failure to disclose a role in facilitating a loan for Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK

MPs find Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgment’ over Johnson loan

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

The Independent UK

BBC chair made 'significant errors' through links to Boris Johnson, MPs say

BBC chairman Richard Sharp’s position is in increased peril after MPs found he made “significant errors of judgment” by acting as a go-between…

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The Independent UK

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

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

The Guardian - UK

BBC chairman Richard Sharp ‘breached standards expected’ for job application

The chair’s future at the corporation is in doubt after a damning Commons report on his role in the Boris Johnson loan affair

The Independent UK

Timeline of the Richard Sharp ‘Cash for Boris’ row

BBC chairman Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgment’, MPs said

The Independent UK

BBC boss in ‘Cash for Boris’ row guilty of hiding his role, says inquiry

Commons investigation accuses Richard Sharp of damaging trust in corporation with ‘significant errors of judgement’

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The Independent UK

Who is under-fire BBC chairman Richard Sharp?

Richard Sharp’s career has put him at the heart of the financial, political and media worlds.

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

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

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

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

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's decision to hand top BBC job to pal was 'a bit banana republic', says MP

Tory donor Richard Sharp is accused of helping Boris Johnson secure a loan of up to £800,000 before the then-prime minister backed his appointment to lead the BBC

The Guardian - 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

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