Richard Sharp

Richard Sharp is in line for a knighthood, according to a report

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Former BBC chair Richard Sharp 'could be granted knighthood' by Rishi Sunak

Candidates to replace Richard Sharp will face tougher scrutiny

Candidates to replace Richard Sharp will face tougher scrutiny

New BBC chair to face tougher test of scrutiny in bid to avoid conflicts of interest

The new acting chair of the BBC board Dame Elan Closs Stephens

The new acting chair of the BBC board Dame Elan Closs Stephens

Who is Dame Elan Closs Stephens? The new acting chair of the BBC

Richard Sharp was reportedly amongst the guests who visited Boris Johnson during lockdown in 2021

Richard Sharp was reportedly amongst the guests who visited Boris Johnson during lockdown in 2021

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Diary entries show Richard Sharp among Boris Johnson's lockdown visitors

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and the now former chair of the BBC, Richard Sharp

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and the now former chair of the BBC, Richard Sharp

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

BBC Broadcasting House in London

BBC Broadcasting House in London

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Sharp crisis proves something is ‘profoundly wrong’ with BBC, says expert

Richard Sharp, an ally of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, was installed at the head of the BBC in 2021

Richard Sharp, an ally of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, was installed at the head of the BBC in 2021

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'Probable' Tory donor will be forced to quit as BBC chair next week, reports say

Richard Sharp is facing pressure to resign

Richard Sharp is facing pressure to resign

BBC had concerns ahead of Richard Sharp appointment

Richard Sharps reportedly helped his friend get a paid role advising the BBC on editorial standards

Richard Sharps reportedly helped his friend get a paid role advising the BBC on editorial standards

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BBC chairman ‘helped friend get role’ advising corporation on standards

Richard Sharp appearing before the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, after it was revealed he helped former prime minister Boris Johnson secure a loan of up to £800,000

Richard Sharp appearing before the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, after it was revealed he helped former prime minister Boris Johnson secure a loan of up to £800,000

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Tory-linked BBC chair must resign over Gary Lineker row, Greens demand

BBC chair Richard Sharp does not have the support of staff at the corporation, a poll has found

BBC chair Richard Sharp does not have the support of staff at the corporation, a poll has found

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Massive 95 per cent of BBC staff want Tory donor Richard Sharp out, poll suggests

A written constitution entrenching the independence of the BBC could help the institution regain some of its reputation

A written constitution entrenching the independence of the BBC could help the institution regain some of its reputation

The BBC’s road to perdition in the wake of the Richard Sharp scandal

Rishi Sunak has continued to support the BBC's chair while an inquiry is ongoing

Rishi Sunak has continued to support the BBC's chair while an inquiry is ongoing

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Rishi Sunak stands by BBC chair despite damning report

BBC chair Richard Sharp giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee

BBC chair Richard Sharp giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee

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The longer Richard Sharp stays put, the more trust in the BBC will be eroded

SNP MP John Nicolson, who sits on the Commons Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee, said Richard Sharp’s position is “extremely difficult”.

SNP MP John Nicolson, who sits on the Commons Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee, said Richard Sharp’s position is “extremely difficult”.

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BBC chairman's position 'untenable' following parliament report, says opposition

BBC chairman Richard Sharp faced a grilling from MPs over his involvement in facilitating an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson

BBC chairman Richard Sharp faced a grilling from MPs over his involvement in facilitating an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson

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

Richard Sharp, right, introduced a wealthy businessman to a civil servant to help arrange an £800,000 loan to Boris Johnson

Richard Sharp, right, introduced a wealthy businessman to a civil servant to help arrange an £800,000 loan to Boris Johnson

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New lead investigator into Richard Sharp's BBC appointment announced