Tenable ?

The Labour leader has backed his Culture spokesperson Lucy Powell's position on the future of Richard Sharp as BBC Chairman. On Channel 4 News last night, he said "I do agree. There is obviously a process in place but I do think that his position is increasingly untenable."

BBC middle management were slightly spooked at a leadership event when this current crisis broke, with Mr Sharp introducing his 'old friend' Sir Damon Buffini to those present. He was appointed deputy chairman by Mr Sharp. Perhaps it's time for a reminder that Mr Sharp also brought in Shumeet Banerji at the same time.  Presumably they'll support Mr Sharp if there's a Board vote on his future. And maybe even Deborah Turness, interviewed by Mr Sharp to be CEO News and a Board member.