The Scottish journalist will be leaving after the next election
has confirmed. In a new statement shared by the broadcaster, the Scottish journalist announced that she'll be stepping down as the show's lead presenter after the next election.Kirsty Wark announced her exit from Newsnight after marking 30 years as the show's lead presenter
"There's not a day when I don't look forward to coming to the office, and every day I learn something from the team about all manner of things, from aspects of American foreign policy to how to make a great mojito."Speaking about her departure, she continued: "Last year I spoke to both the Director General Tim Davie and to Stewart and signalled my desire to end my three decade run on the show after the next election, and that's the plan.
Wishing her all the best, he said: "Generations of Newsnight viewers have benefitted from Kirsty's authority, her razor-sharp insight and her journalistic flair. She sets the standard for engaging yet authoritative presenting. I speak on behalf of the whole BBC when I thank her for the past 30 years."I'm delighted the BBC is not losing Kirsty altogether when she steps back from Newsnight and look forward to seeing and hearing her beyond the busy political year ahead.
Meanwhile, Newsnight's Assistant Editor Liz Rawlings penned: "Celebrating 30 years at #Newsnight for @KirstyWark - she is the kindest colleague, a journalistic tour-de-force and always bursting with energy, ideas and wisdom. Really sad that she is leaving Newsnight after the election but what an innings.
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