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Ex-BBC chair Richard Sharp: Wealthier might have to pay bigger licence fee

The former Goldman Sachs banker claimed the current licence fee system is ‘regressive’

The Independent UK

Richard Sharp speaks out after resignation: BBC chair is a ‘target’

The former Goldman Sachs banker left the role after a report found he breached the rules around public appointments.

The Independent UK

Acting BBC chair says corporation feels a debt of gratitude to Richard Sharp

She took over from Mr Sharp in an interim position.

The Independent UK

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Ex-BBC chief calls on Government to ‘overhaul’ public appointments process

It follows the resignation of BBC chairman Richard Sharp.

The Independent UK

Contempt for rules is shaking the foundations of British democracy

With its voter ID ruse and a bid to capture the civil service, the government is emulating US Republicans’ winner-takes-all populism, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

After the fall of Richard Sharp, the next BBC chair must not be another political crony

The public interest requires an open and scrupulous process to find the person best suited to perform an important role in our national life

The Guardian - UK

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

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Timeline of events in the Richard Sharp row

The former banker was appointed to the role of BBC chair in 2021.

The Independent UK

BBC chairman Richard Sharp quits in storm over Boris Johnson loan

Investigation came after it emerged Sharp played a role in facilitating loan guarantee for Boris Johnson

Evening Standard

BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigns after investigation finds rule breach

THE chairman of the BBC, Richard Sharp, has resigned following the publication of a report which found he had broken the corporation's code on…

The National (Scotland)

BBC chairman Richard Sharp braced for report on his appointment

Report by barrister Adam Heppinstall KC to be published on Friday morning, The Independent understands

The Independent UK

BBC chair Richard Sharp should ‘fall on his sword’, says Jonathan Dimbleby

Broadcaster says row over Boris Johnson loan is causing ‘great deal of damage for the BBC’

The Guardian - UK

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

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 Guardian - UK

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