Lbw

No error of judgement, some narrow regrets and a persistent case of tin ear.  In front of the affronted members of the Culture Select Committee, BBC Chair Richard Sharp relied entirely on his personal theory that the Cabinet Secretary is allowed to issue virtual 'Get of Out Jail Free' cards when it comes to revealing conflicts of interest, real or perceived. So when specifically asked at interview for his current job if there's anything else he might like to mention that might cause embarassment in the future, he said 'No'. The MPs simply didn't believe he thought that was ok; the problem with Richard Sharp is that he really does believe it was ok. 

"Due process" was his most repeated phrase. Sadly, he can't point to a book which outlines the rules for putting together financial rescue packages for profligate Prime Ministers. Nor can the Cabinet Secretary. 

He should go. 

Extraordinary - current BBC Chair, Richard Sharp tells me during the appointment process he met with the then Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

AND reveals he told the PM he was going to the Cab Sec to ask how to introduce him to someone who could help the PM financially. 👇 pic.twitter.com/s0XZwaDU5r

— Kevin Brennan MP (@KevinBrennanMP) February 7, 2023