BBC Chair controversy: 'Richard Sharp has broken the rules'

The SNP's John Nicolson MP who sits on the digital, culture, media, and sport committee, says that Richard Sharp’s position is "extremely difficult".

Mr Sharp insists that he did not arrange the loan to Mr Johnson but admitted introducing his friend Sam Blyth, a cousin of Johnson who wanted to help the then-PM with his financial troubles, to the Cabinet Office.

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[jackpirie]

The PM of the UK needing to get a Personal Loan worth £800K is outrageous That man should be in Jail not trying to be PM again

[davidrose]

This smells very strongly of potential corruption. These types of things need tightening up urgently.

[problemsolverthinktank]

It’s time for a general election. The Tories need to be taught a lesson.

[californiadreamin]

The role of the Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case ….the Spider at the centre of “goings on” since his appointment…..is UNTENABLE.

[willie-whistleblower]

The term 'sharp practice' is beginning to take on new dimensions!

[johnwilletts]

Most of us pay the TV License and it’s become viewed as a sort of tax to keep the BBC impartial. At such a politically aware period as this, we need confidence in impartial reporting. Without confidence in that impartiality, then the license fee becomes a rip off and many more of us will refuse to pay. A scandal like this could finish the BBC. The whole world gets its news from the BBC and so this collapse will be a further dent in our country’s reputation.

[izzytrue]

Getting many concerns from the BBC staff - what about concerns from the British Public who pay a licence to keep the BBC impartial!!! WE ARE HOPPING MAD. No impartial News from anyone!!! REFUND - for the last three years. Please!

[earnestequivocation]

It’s banana republic stuff. Absolutely absurd.
Being a Tory major donor and getting a plum job from the Tories is not against the rules - how mad is that??

[georget]

At what stage in the class ladder does breaking the rules change to breaking the law.

[selvynchristophers]

He’s acting almost like Boris did! It seems that Boris could have advised him exactly how to react!

[richardtuxford]

The rules need changing. Significant party donors should not be given jobs in pubic owned businesses

[paulslater]

I totally agree I watched some of the interview with him he's an entitled toff

[johnmorrison]

Apologies are only as good as they go .

[chrissilver]

He knew he as evading the full disclosure but he is a pal of Boris Johnson so ethics are probably not at the forefront of his mind. The BBC is not impartial !
It's the state broadcaster, therefore it supports every aspect that endorses the state. Whether that is the government, Charlie Jug Lugs, the military and obviously the supposed impartiality of the BBC.

[Test-hwfn]

fI these shenanigans went on with LA appointments those involved will face the full force of the law.

[annishilcock]

That the committee felt it should have been made aware of ? What sort of an arrogant comment is that? It was your responsibilty to have made them aware of it., but then Johnson and his mates think rules and regulations are for the little people and don't apply to themselves.

[richardbrown]

Great reference to Mrs. Merton at the end! Spot on observation.

[joancooley]

Ha ha ! So the BBC’s reputation was Intact before this.

[Richard-pecx]

if the BBC wish to remain a licence fee paid then they need to shed the tory leadership that has been placed to control what should be a non biased broadcaster ; not only have the tories ruined our country they ave ruined what was a a good broadcaster

[absmith]

Jimmy Saville’ s old mate breaking the rules? Surely not.😂
Charley the Turd of England once got him a home at Balmoral ( i moral 👍)