BBC Chairman Richard Sharp Resigns Amid Boris Johnson Loan Controversy

Richard Sharp, the chairman of the BBC, has resigned after an independent report found he breached government rules by failing to declare his role in helping then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson get a personal loan. Sharp introduced Johnson to a wealthy supporter who offered a loan guarantee of up to £800,000 before Sharp’s appointment in 2021. Critics say that Sharp sullied the reputation of the BBC and that his introduction of a potential benefactor for Johnson was a conflict of interest. Sharp will remain chairman of the BBC until June when his successor is chosen.