James Murdoch is “likely” to remain head of British Sky Broadcasting after gaining the support of the company’s key independent director, Nick Ferguson, reports the Guardian. Murdoch’s future at the company has been shaky due to his ties to the News of the World hacking scandal, with some people suggesting that he should step down as chairman.
BSkyB deputy chairman Ferguson reportedly said that he would back Murdoch after a “long conversation” in a private meeting.
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