NUJ welcomes resignation of BBC chair Richard Sharp
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, said: “Richard Sharp has shamefully clung to his position as chair for months, whilst all around him could clearly see his time was up, so of course it is a relief and proper that he has now finally resigned."
The NUJ has welcomed the resignation of BBC chair Richard Sharp following a damning report by Adam Heppinstall KC which found he had breached the code on public appointments by failing to declare his role in facilitating a £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson before his appointment to the role.
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, said:
“Richard Sharp has shamefully clung to his position as chair for months, whilst all around him could clearly see his time was up, so of course it is a relief and proper that he has now finally resigned. He had lost the dressing room, he had lost the respect of senior figures in the broadcasting industry and besmirched the reputation of the BBC. Now the BBC must move on with a new chair who can help steer the corporation through difficult times and champion public service broadcasting.”