Richard Sharp: key inquiry findings on how he was appointed BBC chair

Investigation that led to Sharp's resignation has shed light on the process that got him to the top job

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Richard Sharp has resigned as chair of the BBC after an investigation concluded that he broke the rules by failing to declare his link to a secret 800,000 loan made to Boris Johnson, creating a potential perceived conflict of interest".

The inquiry report says Sharp had a discussion with Johnson about applying for the job of BBC chair, shortly before taking part in a supposedly independent interview process where it was made clear that Sharp was Johnson's preferred candidate.