On Merit
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| Originally published | February 5, 2019 |
| Authors | Paula Matthewson |
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| ID | 2592790 |
About On Merit
Merit has very little to do with the increasing dominance of men in the modern in the Liberal Party. Yet Liberal women continue to defend it. Until now. On Merit explores this imbalance, its implications for the party's future, and how a pair of red shoes may spark a rebellion against the merit myth.
Average Treasury worker 34 despite over-50s back to work push
... The Treasury said its recruitment processes were " fair, open and based On Merit"...
Gary Lineker: Impartiality row leads to fresh calls for BBC chairman to resign
... He insists he got the job On Merit...
Richard Sharp: BBC chairman faces fresh calls to resign
... He insists he got the job On Merit...
Richard Sharp: PM declines to say if he backs under fire BBC chairman
... He insists he got the job On Merit and denies a conflict of interest...
Richard Sharp: BBC chairman denies giving Boris Johnson financial advice
... The government has previously said Mr Sharp was appointed On Merit...
Richard Sharp: Watchdog head steps back from BBC chair probe
... The government has insisted Mr Sharp was appointed On Merit...
Richard Sharp: BBC chairman says Boris Johnson loan row 'a distraction'
... Mr Sharp told BBC staff in an email: " I believe firmly that I was appointed On Merit, which the Cabinet Office have also confirmed"...
Richard Sharp: Appointment of BBC chairman done correctly - government
... On Sunday morning, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Mr Sharp was appointed On Merit...
Richard Sharp: BBC chairman says Boris Johnson loan row 'a distraction'
By Sean SeddonBBC News
Richard Sharp has defended his position as BBC chairman amid scrutiny over his links with Boris Johnson .
Claims emerged over the weekend that the ex-banker was involved in securing a loan of up to £800,000 for the then-Prime Minister .
Mr Sharp said he had not been involved in a loan, a guarantee or arranging any financing.
In a statement to BBC employees, he called The Row " a distraction for the organisation, which I regret".
He Said he had never hidden his longstanding relationship with the former PM.
According to The Sunday Times, Mr Sharp was involved in helping to arrange a guarantor on a loan of up to £800,000 for Mr Johnson in late 2020.
Mr Sharp - a former Goldman Sachs banker - was announced as the government's choice for the new BBC chairman in January 2021.
The government's choice is ultimately decided by the Prime Minister , on the advice of the culture secretary, who is in turn advised by a panel.
Mr Sharp told BBC staff in an email: " I believe firmly that I was appointed On Merit , which the Cabinet Office have also confirmed".
Mr Johnson and the government have rejected suggestions there was any conflict of interest involved.
Labour has called for The Commissioner for Public Appointments to fully investigate The Appointment .
Mr Sharp confirmed that he introduced Mr Johnson to Sam Blythe, who he described as an " old friend" and who also happened to be a distant cousin of the then-PM.
The Sunday Times identified Mr Blythe as The Source of a loan facility worth up to £800,000.
Mr Sharp said Mr Blythe had offered to support the then-PM " having become aware of the financial pressures" on him.
The Bbc chairman said he was " not involved in making a loan, or arranging a guarantee, and I did not arrange any financing".
He Said he introduced Mr Blythe to " the relevant official in government" because he [Mr Blythe] " wanted to check with me what The Right way to go about this could be".
Mr Sharp said he wanted to ensure that " appropriate guidelines have been followed within The Bbc since I have joined".
His personal interests would be reviewed by The Bbc Board's nominations committee " when it next meets" He Said , without giving a timeline.
Mr Sharp also committed to having the findings of the review published " in the interest of transparency".
He described the scrutiny as a " distraction for the organisation" and told staff " I'm really sorry about it all".
Source of news: bbc.com