The GMB, which represents more than 500,000 public-sector workers, said it was ridiculous that Sir Damon Buffini (pictured) was a contender for the job.
Being a senior BBC executive has never been a guaranteed route to national affection, but the past few weeks have been particularly bruising for director-general Tim Davie and his leadership team. The Gary Lineker affair didn’t please anyone – the presenter’s supporters railed against what they saw as a politically inspired move against him, while