Andrew Neil Quits His GB News Show And Steps Down As Chairman
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Andrew Neil has stepped down as chairman of GB News and will no longer present a show on the troubled station, the channel has announced.
In a statement GB News said Neil would continue as a “regular guest commentator”.
It follows weeks of speculation about the veteran broadcaster’s future at the start-up.
Neil has largely been absent from the station for the last two months after announcing a break two weeks into GB News’ launch.
Neil said in a statement: “I am sorry to go but I have concluded it’s time to reduce my commitments on a number of fronts. Over the summer I’ve had time to reflect on my extensive portfolio of interests and decided it was time to cut back.”
He continued: “I wish GB News well in continuing to fulfil its founding promise and mission to reach audiences currently underserved by existing news broadcasters.”
GB News said: “Andrew is without doubt one of the finest journalists and interviewers in this country. GB News thanks him for his 12 months of leadership, wisdom and advice and we wish him well.”
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