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Andrew Marr quits BBC after 21 years

Political reporter and presenter Andrew Marr is leaving the BBC after 21 years.

Marr, 62, announced his decision to quit on Twitter.

He revealed he’ll be joining Global TV.

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He wrote: “Personal announcement.

“After 21 years, I have decided to move on from the BBC.

“l leave behind many happy memories and wonderful colleagues.

“But from the New Year I am moving to Global to write and present political and cultural shows, and to write for newspapers.”

Marr later added:

“I think British politics and public life are going to go through an even more turbulent decade, and as I’ve said, I am keen to get my own voice back.

“I have been doing the Andrew Marr show every Sunday morning for 16 years now and that is probably more than enough time for anybody!”

 

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