Former Conservative party donor reportedly briefed on findings of investigation into his appointment
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Richard Sharp’s future as chair of the BBC is in doubt as he awaits the publication of a “very uncomfortable” report on how he was recommended for the job by the former prime minister Boris Johnson.
Sharp, a former Conservative party donor, was handed the task of overseeing the national broadcaster in 2021, leading to accusations of cronyism and a Tory takeover of the BBC’s management.
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