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Christopher Hope to replace Darren McCaffrey as Political Editor at GB News

Christopher Hope to replace Darren McCaffrey as Political Editor at GB News
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The Telegraph's Christopher Hope is named as the new Political Editor at GB News.

GB News has announced that The Telegraph's Christopher Hope will be taking over as its new Political Editor later this year.

The journalist, known as "Chopper", will replace Darren McCaffrey, who has been with the broadcaster since its launch in 2021.

Hope, who also takes on the new title of 'Head of Politics', has been with The Telegraph for the last 20 years and currently serves as the newspaper's Associate Editor of Politics.

"For me, the most exciting thing about joining GB News is the opportunity to bring politics to audiences who feel they've been poorly served by media in the past," he said.

"The next general election will be decided in the Red Wall, in the exact areas of the north where GB News has won some of the strongest audiences in news broadcasting. It's a vital constituency offering a compelling motive to cover politics differently."

Michael Booker, editorial director at the channel, said: "We're investing heavily in political journalism and our political team is becoming a real force to be reckoned with. Christopher's arrival later this year is a coup – watch out, Westminster."

McCaffrey, meanwhile, posted on Twitter: "Massive congrats to Westminster legend, top hack and all round great guy Chris Hope who takes over from me at @GBNews.

"I'm not disappearing just yet - will continue in post until later this year, covering the politics patch which is never dull."

In recent months GB News has introduced new shows presented by Michael Portillo, Camilla Tominey and Andrew Pierce, with more hires expected in the near future.

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