Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:35am on 16 Dec 2023,Saturday International
UK MPs scrutinize Samir Shah as the government's pick for BBC chair, citing doubts about his ability to challenge BBC leadership robustly. The cross-party committee highlights Shah's failure to express views on crucial issues, urging the government to reconsider the appointment. Shah, 71, faces further questioning in January. If appointed, he succeeds Richard Sharp amid BBC funding challenges and cuts. The government defends Shah's appointment, emphasizing his 40-year TV career and commitment to BBC success. MPs press for Shah to address concerns in a follow-up appearance.
