The museum, which has been beset by a scandal about the suspected theft of 1,800 artefacts from its collection, appointed the head of the National Portrait Gallery, Nicholas Cullinan, as its new director in late March.
According to sources close to the process, the trustees on the selection panel had been instructed by No 10 to supply Sunak with two names, from which he, or his representative, would choose the new director.
Osborne is said to have rejected Downing Street's demand, which contravened customary practice. The trustees usually inform the prime minister of their decision about the new director in order for it to be formally ratified.
No 10's demand appears to have been the latest in a long line of attempt to interfere in the independence of public institutions.
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