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The GB news channel with Andrew Neil is coming soon! ? *Title edited by GNHQ*

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Urmstongran Thu 25-Mar-21 20:08:03

Simon McCoy has announced he is leaving his anchor role on BBC News after almost 18 years.

The presenter's departure was confirmed on Thursday morning, after colleagues wished him well on social media.

Andrew Neil, chairman of GB News, announced on Twitter on Thursday afternoon that Mr McCoy will be joining the television news channel due to launch this year.

GB News is set to be the biggest news TV channel to start in the UK since Sky News, which launched 30 years ago.

I’m looking forward to it!

GrannyGravy13 Thu 25-Mar-21 20:10:40

Looking forward to seeing their news prospective, hopefully a refreshing change from the current services.

Urmstongran Thu 25-Mar-21 20:11:01

Duh.
That should of course say ‘with’ Andrew Neil. I’ve asked GNHQ to alter it!
?

ixion Thu 25-Mar-21 20:13:53

He of ream of paper fame??
He can certainly think on his feet!

EllanVannin Thu 25-Mar-21 20:19:09

I watched the leaving today.

Vickysponge Thu 25-Mar-21 20:23:35

Great news! Cannot stand the BBC or Sky. Looking forward to unbiased news.

Urmstongran Thu 25-Mar-21 21:04:02

Liam Halligan former Channel 4 news economist has been signed up.

Urmstongran Thu 25-Mar-21 21:07:30

And Michelle Dewberry has been confirmed to be in the line up. With her roots in Hull, she will anchor a weekday evening primetime show giving a voice to “working class communities.”

Urmstongran Thu 25-Mar-21 21:09:45

Perhaps Piers Morgan ??

Urmstongran Thu 25-Mar-21 21:11:32

Dan Wooten, the NZ journalist is definitely signed up.

Jane43 Thu 25-Mar-21 21:13:26

Simon McCoy is a very good presenter, I’m not sure about Michelle Dewberry though. It was rumoured that Piers Morgan had also been offered a job on this new channel. Let’s hope it doesn't turn out to be the equivalent of USA’s Fox News.

Urmstongran Thu 25-Mar-21 21:43:42

I love watching Andrew Neil press his guests for answers. He doesn’t let anyone off lightly!

Apologies for all the photos. You can tell I’m keen and looking forward to it.

If I had money you’d think I had shares in it!
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suziewoozie Thu 25-Mar-21 22:18:49

Vickysponge

Great news! Cannot stand the BBC or Sky. Looking forward to unbiased news.

Good luck with that ?

Callistemon Thu 25-Mar-21 22:23:10

Urmstongran

Duh.
That should of course say ‘with’ Andrew Neil. I’ve asked GNHQ to alter it!
?

I thought that was the name of the new channel - Wapiti News.

It could be interesting

Urmstongran Thu 25-Mar-21 22:29:30

Or could it be ‘What a Pity - MORE news’!
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Casdon Thu 25-Mar-21 22:31:03

I thought the same Callistemon, it sounds like a New Zealand news channel to me!

Kim19 Fri 26-Mar-21 05:32:17

I look forward to this very much. I think Andrew Neil is terrific at interviewing and his political detailed knowledge is gobsmacking.

Calendargirl Fri 26-Mar-21 06:42:32

I shall miss Simon on the occasions I catch the BBC 1 o’ clock news.

I shall miss his ‘Good arf-noon’ welcome to the programme.

NotSpaghetti Fri 26-Mar-21 06:45:32

I find Andrew Neil's ultra right-wing bias rather annoying and predictable, sadly - but accept he's bright and sharp.

vegansrock Fri 26-Mar-21 07:01:52

It won’t be unbiased, but if AN floats your boat, enjoy.

Urmstongran Fri 26-Mar-21 07:12:52

He does! ??. Thank you.

vegansrock Fri 26-Mar-21 07:15:56

He’ll be preaching to the choir....

Urmstongran Fri 26-Mar-21 08:02:10

Lovely.

infoman Fri 26-Mar-21 08:28:51

If any one from GB news is watching this posting,
a request when conducting interviews with someone whose first language is not English.

In vision sub-titles only please.
No more dub overs,its hard to hear one voice let alone two voices at the same time,when you get into mature years.