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Adam Heppinstall KC, who was charged with ruling whether the selection of Richard Sharp (pictured) was above board, re-posted comments.

After BBC chairman Richard Sharp’s appearance before a select committee, the mood has turned from despondency to rage.

Richard Sharp is grilled by MPs about his involvement in discussions about a loan for Boris Johnson.

Richard Sharp, the BBC chairman, has inadvertently revealed a culture of dinner-party introductions and handshakes.

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

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.

Mr Sharp insisted to MPs that he didnt arrange the loan despite admitting that he introduced his friend Sam Blyth, who wanted to help the then-prime minister, to the Cabinet Office.

A LAWYER has been appointed to lead the investigation into the appointment of a friend of Boris Johnsons as BBC chairman.

Julia Lopez said it is not wise for politicians to disclose details of their devices amid Chinese espionage fears.