Bbc Chief Denies Tory Agent Claims By Emily Maitlis Bbc
Richard Sharpe told MPs that Maitlis was “absolutely wrong” to categorize Robbie Gibb as an “active agent of the Conservative party” on the BBC board. Appearing before the digital, culture, media and sport committee, Sharp, himself a former donor to the Tory party, insisted the BBC was insulated from political influence. “We value the editorial independence of the BBC,” he said. Sharpe added: “Just to be categorical. He [Gibb] he does not serve on the board as an agent of the Conservative party....