Date Posted: Friday 17th March 2017
Former Chancellor George Osborne has been appointed editor of London Evening Standard, replacing Sarah Sands who is leaving to become editor of the BBC's Today programme. He will take up his role as editor in early May. The Standard’s schedule will enable him to edit the paper and continue to fulfil his other commitments, including as an MP; giving him the time to vote and contribute in Parliament in the afternoon after the paper has gone to print, and be in his constituency. He will edit the paper an average of four days a week.
George Osborne, said: “This is such an exciting and challenging job and I’m thrilled to take it on. The Evening Standard is a great paper, testimony to the hard work of Sarah Sands and the impressive team, and to the investment of its owners. I look forward to working with, learning from and leading this team of dedicated professionals."
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