From Murdoch man to ABC insider: an offer too good for David Speers to refuse | The Weekly Beast

Blow for Sky News as star political editor jumps ship. Plus: knives already out for Albo at News Corp

The departure of star political broadcaster David Speers from Sky News is a devastating blow for new chief executive Paul “Boris” Whittaker, who took over from former Sky chief Angelos Frangopoulos in October.

Guardian Australia revealed Speers had accepted a role at the ABC as the new host of Insiders following the retirement of Barrie Cassidy but it has not been formally announced because Sky has not yet released him from his contract.

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