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I am absolutely thrilled to be the new Head of UK News for
@itvnews
. Some mighty big shoes to fill, following on from
@matt_itvnews
, and an incredible team to work with. Really excited to get started in the summer.
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Exclusive:
@CBItweets
staff members inadvertently let slip to
@ITVJoel
what they really think about the deal. Internal email says: "No need to give credit to negotiators I think, because it’s not a good deal."
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@MattChorley
ST has now amended the article. We didn’t receive a call from Labour about not airing footage and we wouldn’t negotiate in this way. Not least, the footage that day was pool (shared with the BBC and Sky News) so anything filmed is sent out unedited to all UK broadcasters.
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Very excited to have
@AnushkaAsthana
joining
@ITVNewsPolitics
as our Deputy Political Editor. I can’t wait to work with her again.
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Ending a sometimes-rough 2018 with this snippet about my husband’s grandparents. Yesterday was their 75th wedding anniversary. Sid is 98 and walks every day to Bubbles’ old people’s home to have dinner with her, hold her hand, comb her hair and talk to her. ❤️
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I am delighted to say that
@DanielHewittITV
has been appointed as our new Political Correspondent at
@itvnews
. Really excited about some of his ideas for our coverage.
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It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as the Prime Minister’s Director of Communications but I have decided it is the right time to move on. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Prime Minister for his support and his leadership. (1/2)
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Not now Jeremy
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Want to build a career in TV news but don’t know how to make it happen? Applications for the ITV News Traineeship are now open. It is a brilliant scheme that propels you into heart of a newsroom
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Ridge: You accept that you lost the election though, right?
Thornberry: Well, no... I don't think we did.
#ridge
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I am really looking forward to working with so many talented people at such an important time for news media
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"Why are you here?" Juncker asks Farage at European Parliament in Brussels
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So pleased for everyone at
@itvnews
@ITVNewsPolitics
for our two Bafta nominations - ITV News at Ten: Election Results (news coverage) and Election 2019 Live: The Results (live event). Bloody proud to be part of such a brilliant team.
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And we will turn up in the press gallery to watch Dominic Cummings in the public gallery watch the Commons chamber debate his failure to attend a Commons select committee.
NEW: Dominic Cummings has told friends he *will* turn up to watch the Commons debate on his failure to attend a Commons select committee —— from the public gallery in the Commons.
👽
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My turn to write the family zoom quiz today. Did a ‘name that politician’ round (idea shamelessly stolen from
@MattChorley
at the press gallery quiz). Thought I’d share if anyone was especially bored.
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@MattChorley
Worst: Left phone above loo on vibrate on first night of Labour. Someone called and - plop - down it went into the U-bend with all my numbers, diary etc.
Best: Bumping into some guy I quite fancied after interviewing him once. Asked me for a drink. Now my husband.
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Finally, thank you to
@andrewdagnell
and
@RachelCorpTweet
for the amazing opportunity - especially when I have spent the last few months doing this equally challenging job. Proud to work somewhere that supports juggling both.
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JOB ALERT: Delighted to say we are advertising for a new political correspondent at
@itvnews
. Want to cover one of the most challenging times in British politics? Take a look...
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It's the final 'no' and then the door-slam that makes this
Michael Gove reveals what he thinks about Boris Johnson and David Davis's resignations from the cabinet and the PM's future
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Britain’s Next Prime Minister: The ITV Debate
Watch
@BorisJohnson
and
@Jeremy_Hunt
live and head-to-head tomorrow evening at 8pm on
@ITV
(moderated by the great
@julieetchitv
)
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Home secretary
@AmberRuddHR
on whether she told
@BorisJohnson
to stand up during the PM's speech
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Telling women to calm down is generally not a winning political strategy. Just ask the PM.
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The team he has built around him is dedicated and focused because those are the qualities he inspires. I also want to thank my colleagues - No10 is a demanding and high pressure place to work - yet the professionalism and talent they display every day is exceptional. (2/2)
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@DPJHodges
Can we all just agree that unless you are taking GCSE history, you really don't need to use Hitler to make your point?
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Watch the "This seems a bad idea" Corbyn shadow cabinet video in full here:
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Knappers was at the heart of our team in Westminster and we will all miss him a lot. You may not have known him but you will have seen work on the news - he shot some of the most significant moments in recent political history. Carl’s tribute below says it better than I could.
We said goodbye to one of our own today. Chris Knapman was ITV News’s Westminster cameraman for more than 20 years. 1/3
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Among today's main achievements, I have removed a dead mouse from under
@paulwaugh
's desk and dialled into a conference call with the two people sat opposite me. I'll never forget days like today.
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My first day in the new job and it coincides with the business team’s stonking exclusive investigation into what happens to unsold Amazon stock. Well worth your time (credit to
@richpallotitv
@PatrickrussITV
@MariahHedges
@JessicaOmari
@imogenbarrer
)
Exclusive: Amazon is destroying millions of items of unsold stock in one of its UK warehouses every year, an ITV News investigation has uncovered.
Many of the products - including smart TVs and laptops - are often new and unused.
#AmazonWaste
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German magazine Der Spiegel calls Theresa May "Die eiernde Lady", meaning wobbly like an egg. It's a pun on Thatcher's "Eiserne Lady".
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Toddler playing independently
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Responding to the draft press release, another member of the CBI team, writes: "Have left the credit [to negotiators] in given we ‘want’ this to go through." Full story online at
@itvnews
shortly.
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My Assistant News Editor had a dream last night that I appointed her as Minister for Food and Sweets. I can get on board with that kind of reshuffle.
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ITV Westminster talking about what Brexit has done for healthy eating. Late-night voting highlights include
@Rachel_Bradley1
wolfing down a Tuesday night kebab and
@DanielHewittITV
putting his feet up at midnight with a 1 litre bottle of Irn-Bru and a Pot Noodle
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@SophyRidgeSky
My toddler is definitely learning some new language with mummy working from home🤐. Juggling WFH with keeping him amused/fed/exercised... there is no article to solve this.
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Huge congratulations to
@SamCoatesTimes
... Look forward to seeing what mischief you can get up to now you are armed with a camera as well x
Good scoop
@skynews
getting the excellent
@SamCoatesTimes
on board! Big congrats all round
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An unfortunate moment while filming
@adamboultonSKY
at the Titanic museum ahead of the G8 (rude word warning)
http://t.co/bQxXWWjcUZ
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He told me: “Be bold and set standards. Throw everything at the big ones.” Thank you, Geoff. Like so many of our colleagues, I feel very lucky to have learnt from you.
Tributes to former ITV News editor Geoff Hill, who has died aged 52
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Really pleased that
@ShehabKhan
will be joining the
@itvnews
politics team as a Trainee Political Reporter next month. And
@DanielHewittITV
and
@Dominique_ITV
have started this week as our new Political Correspondent and Politics Producer. More exciting stuff coming soon!
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Important discussion in the
@itvnews
morning meeting about what we all had to dress up as when we started in journalism. I was Tim Henman.
@mattbrindley1
was put in a giraffe costume to comfort a lonely giraffe at Dudley Zoo.
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Seems a good time to retweet this...
JOB ALERT: Delighted to say we are advertising for a new political correspondent at
@itvnews
. Want to cover one of the most challenging times in British politics? Take a look...
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Just been described as an ‘entitled MSM Presstitute’. And how’s your day going?
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This is worth a watch
How do MPs actually vote?
Take
@carldinnen
's two-minute behind-the-scenes tour of the Commons ahead of Tuesday's crunch Brexit count
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Just so much love for this
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Very proud of the husband. I remember when
@school21_uk
was just a slightly mad idea conjured up around our kitchen table with
@PeterHyman21
and Ed Fidoe a decade ago. I only watched from the sidelines but, gosh, how far it has come. A lovely send-off yesterday
Totally in bits today as we start the search for my successor
@school21_uk
. It has been the experience of a lifetime - a total privilege. From an idea to a school to a movement. Thank you to everyone for their support along the way.
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Really delighted that
@AmyLewisITV
and
@MartinStewITV
will be joining us on
@itvnews
from
@itvlondon
for six months. And also welcoming
@KuriousKaf
who is coming to us in September. All of them have impressive bodies of work and excited to see them get started.
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So this is a winter crisis for the NHS then?
Tony Blair's memory is as selective in office as out of office: does he not remember his own regular NHS winter crises? Perhaps he was too focused on joining the euro to give his full attention to the NHS...
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We think this *might* be the first time a baby has been in the Commons chamber during a debate (not during a vote). Anyone know?
@joswinson
?
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The problem with this election is everyone thinks they've won when actually no one has
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This is mainly how I interact with him but I have learnt a tremendous amount about making good telly from that little head at the end of the table. Thank you
@FredianiITV
- you loud, rude, wonderful person.
@BBCBreakfast
is very lucky to have you.
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Best moment of today. You two...
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I am really looking forward to
@yasminbodalbhai
joining us at
@itvnews
as our Midlands Reporter while the brilliant
@staceyitv
is on maternity leave. Yasmin started out with us as a trainee in 2014 so it is wonderful to see her return.
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@christopherhope
Pedant point incoming - the Sky crew onboard the boat was pool so the BBC would have gotten all the footage without actually needing to send a camera themselves
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So very proud of
@paulbranditv
(and super producer
@imogenbarrer
and
@andrewdagnell
) on such an important issue
Paul Brand
@PaulBrandITV
accepting award for his report on gay conversion therapy. Dedicated it to teen friend who took his own life after coming out. “I’ve lost of the friends I’ve lost” Brand says
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Marr: What did she [May] say when she sacked you?
Osborne: She said I needed to get to know my party better. [Shrugs] So...
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The incredible
@RachBradleyITV
looks after our Westminster team and is a huge talent. Delighted for her to receive this kind of recognition.
This year's MHP Mischief
#30ToWatch
Young Journalist Awards winner in the Best Producer category judged by
@samtaylornews
is:
@RachBradleyITV
. See the full list of all 30 winners at:
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Going to hugely miss Paul as part of the Westminster team but so delighted to see him get this role. Dedicated, thoughtful and a great story-teller.
🎉 Delighted to be promoted to UK Editor for
@itvnews
covering the major stories facing the UK across home & social affairs and the policy & politics behind them.
Predecessors
@HMTAllegra
@tombradby
@RohitKachrooITV
et al leave huge shoes to fill but excited to start next year.
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Hearing, as expected,
@PennyMordaunt
to be made new international development secretary. Will be heading to Downing St shortly.
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I was lucky to spend one of the most turbulent periods in political history with Libby and she is exactly who you want on side - the most tenacious doorstepper, the calmest live performer, the sharpest news judgement, the loveliest woman. Will miss working with her a lot.
Some personal news - leaving
@itvnews
after 34 yrs reporting from Westminster, Brussels,Paris,Berlin & Sydney. Worked with some amazing cameramen/women and producers. Will miss my lobby colleagues too. Admire politicians that answer the question, saves a lot of running around!
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I’m also saying goodbye to the lobby after 12 years. Fights over embargoes, massive tea rounds, secret phone calls outside the press gallery men’s loos, mouse hunts - I have loved it and hated it... and made friends and memories for life.
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Women political journos who influence every day.
@hansmollman
@estwebber
@NatashaC
@jessicaelgot
@jessbrammar
@JenWilliamsMEN
@helenlewis
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I wrote a couple of chapters for this rather large tome. There will be the female MPs you’ve heard of and then a tonne of other stories about women who altered political history in ways you probably never realised.
So excited to see my first hard copy of THE HONOURABLE LADIES. Profiles of every woman elected to Parliament between 1918 and 1996. Written by other women there are some great stories. Published next week and edited by me and
@IainDale
Thanks to all our great contributors.
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Finally, proof that these last-minute weekend negotiations will have punishing repercussions... But whose ear?
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@ShippersUnbound
May's 'tingle factor' is not something I should have to contemplate before 9am. Actually, ever.
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First proper day back after mat leave. Damian Green's in charge, we're extending mental health services & Hammond's been chatting tax havens
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Feel a bit sorry for May. It's her birthday today, she's up early for Marr and losing her voice. I can think of better ways to enjoy it.
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Please watch this report from
@DanielHewittITV
@SophieAlex1
and
@imogenbarrer
- as Dan says, totally unacceptable
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Politics is not normal when 4 of the team are on
@FredianiITV
’s bulletin:
*
@romillyweeks
on Brexit + exclusive w/ Sir John Major
*
@Peston
on customs union defeat
*
@carldinnen
on Vote Leave fine + exclusive with
@matthew_elliott
*
@PaulBrandITV
exclusive on train timetable mess
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@indiaknight
@MattChorley
And this in the Telegraph in 2008 - "charity begins away from the wife"
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The report on
@ITVJoel
’s second big exclusive in two days - Tesco on Wednesday and BP yesterday
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We are looking for a new Head of Planning
@itvnews
to help shape coverage for all of our UK news - it's a proper opportunity to drive change
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He's in Switzerland...
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I will be terribly sad to leave
@itvnewspolitics
. We’ve had a punishingly busy few years & I can’t think of a better team to have weathered the storm with. An enormously talented, bloody lovely bunch who dedicated every day to reporting politics in a way that matters to viewers.
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Long few days ahead for politicians, their staffers & journo friends. Knowing this, my 10 month old considerately woke me up at 4.30am.
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@PippaCrerar
This exact thing happened to me last week. I think there is a mouse with a foot fetish doing the rounds.
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The 118 Conservative MPs who voted against May's deal
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