Sharp’s resignation as BBC chair is a problem and opportunity for Sunak

PM has been accused of defending his former boss, but affair offers chance to put his own stamp on the corporation

Rishi Sunak used to work for Richard Sharp at Goldman Sachs. He brought him into government as an adviser during the pandemic. And on Friday he formally accepted his resignation as BBC chair.

Given the pair’s long relationship, Sharp’s resignation after failing to declare his role in facilitating an £800,000 loan for the former prime minister Boris Johnson might be expected to cause a political problem for the prime minister.

Continue reading…PM has been accused of defending his former boss, but affair offers chance to put his own stamp on the corporationUK politics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak used to work for Richard Sharp at Goldman Sachs. He brought him into government as an adviser during the pandemic. And on Friday he formally accepted his resignation as BBC chair.Given the pair’s long relationship, Sharp’s resignation after failing to declare his role in facilitating an £800,000 loan for the former prime minister Boris Johnson might be expected to cause a political problem for the prime minister. Continue reading…