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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson Hon FRIBA (born 19 June 1964) is a British politician, writer, and former journalist serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2019. He was Foreign Secretary from 2016 to 2018 and Mayor of London from 2008 to 2016. Johnson was Member of Parliament for Henley from 2001 to 2008 and has been MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip since 2015. Ideologically, Johnson identifies as a one-nation conservative.
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Rishi Sunak's former banker boss Richard Sharp to become new BBC chairman

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Rishi Sunak’s former banker boss is set to be installed as chairman of the BBC. Ex-Goldman Sachs banker and major Tory donor Richard Sharp is Boris Johnson ’s ‘preferred choice’ to replace Sir David Clementi, who will step down in February.

Mr Sharp, 64, has served as an unpaid advisor to the government on economic response to the Covid-19 crisis. He’s also a major Tory donor, handing £400,000 to the party from 2001-10 and £4,600 since then.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said Mr Sharp was “exactly the Chair the BBC needs right now.” The appointment comes amid a raging debate over the BBC licence fee and how the broadcaster is facing competition from streaming services.

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