Michael Grade faces tough questions over fitness to lead Ofcom

MPs vetting peer's appointment as chair of media regulator raise impartiality and business concerns

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Concerns are growing over the government's plan to install Conservative peer Michael Grade as the next chair of media regulator Ofcom, amid questions over his impartiality and past business record.

Grade faces a pre-appointment hearing in front of the Commons digital, culture, media and sport committee of MPs this week before finally being approved for the role. MPs on the committee are understood to have concerns about the 79-year-old's suitability to oversee the regulator.