Andrew Neil quits GB News after just eight shows

Insiders claimed Mr Neil’s exit from GB Information could pave the way for him to appear as commentator for rival broadcasters. Sources claimed he was previously booked to appear as a panellist on BBC One’s Issue Time on Thursday night time. 

Tom Harrington, an analyst at Enders Examination, claimed he now anticipated GB Information to sharpen its emphasis on appropriate-leaning journalism in a bid to shore up its audience figures. 

“[The go to the appropriate] is previously occurring. The guest they are bringing on air, and the truth Andrew Neil has left is a reaction to that. 

“Right now, there are probably twenty,000 or 30,000 folks looking at it, which is almost nothing. That is why they have to go in the direction of an excessive to have some type of influence and continue to be talked about.

“Because the extra you go into the centre, the extra you come up versus the BBC, ITV and Sky Information, which chronicle news and have excellent production budgets.”

In an email announcing the departure to staff members, Mr Frangopoulos claimed Mr Neil had signed a multi-calendar year contract and the company hoped he would remain longer. 

“Andrew helped set our tone, our reason, even our start day,” he extra. “He has been integral to each and every major programming and employing determination.”

In its formal assertion, GB Information claimed: “Andrew is without question just one of the best journalists and interviewers in this state.

“GB Information many thanks him for his 12 months of management, wisdom and guidance and we want him well.”