"Tim Davie's predecessor as BBC director general is leading calls to end political appointments to the broadcaster's board amid concerns over the influence of Robbie Gibb. Tony Hall said political involvement needed to be removed from appointing the members of the board and its chair. MPs, staff members and the main BBC union have all called for Gibb, Theresa May's former communications chief, who has previously described himself as a proper Thatcherite Conservative, to be removed from the board."
"It follows claims he has used his place on the BBC board and its editorial standards body to put pressure on the corporation from within over alleged liberal bias. Gibb was first placed on the board by Boris Johnson's administration. BBC sources have disputed that Gibb has disproportionate influence, noting he is one of more than a dozen voices in board meetings."
Tony Hall, Tim Davie's predecessor as BBC director general, urged removal of political involvement from appointments to the BBC board and its chair. MPs, staff and the main BBC union demanded removal of Robbie Gibb, Theresa May's former communications chief, citing his self-described Thatcherite Conservative views. Insiders claimed Gibb used his board and editorial-standards roles to press the corporation over alleged liberal bias. Gibb was originally appointed under Boris Johnson. BBC sources said Gibb is one among more than a dozen board voices. A memo by Michael Prescott is said to have prompted the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness, leaving the BBC leaderless ahead of charter renewal talks.
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