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

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

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.

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

Richard Sharp will appear before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.