Richard Sharp says he told PM he wanted BBC chair job before applying
by Peter Walker Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#68KYW)
Comment comes as MPs grill Sharp about role in facilitating loan for Boris Johnson
Richard Sharp, the BBC chair, has revealed he personally informed Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak that he wanted the job before he applied, as he underwent a sometimes brutal interrogation from MPs over alleged conflicts of interest.
Sharp, who was accused of exemplifying a pals appointing pals" establishment culture, accepted he played a role in helping a wealthy businessman assist Johnson with his finances, but insisted his role was to ensure due process was followed".
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