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

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

Latest payment takes former PM’s outside earnings to almost £5m over past year

Reluctant participant faces Commons select committee with an interest in that £800k credit facility Boris Johnson

BBC chairman Richard Sharp has denied that he gave Boris Johnson financial advice. He was appearing before the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, after the disclosure that he helped Mr Johnson secure a loan of up to £800,000 before the then-prime minister backed his appointment to lead the…

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

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

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

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