Alastair Stewart steps down as ITV News presenter over ‘errors of judgement’
Written by News on 29/01/2020
Alastair Stewart is to step down as an ITV News presenter following “errors of judgement” in his use of social media.
In a statement, the veteran broadcaster said it was a “misjudgement which I regret”, but added: “It’s been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years.”
Michael Jermey, director of news and current affairs at ITV, said: “Alastair has been a long-standing, familiar figure to viewers of ITV News, both reporting and presenting with distinction. We wish him the very best for the future.”
ITN’s chief executive Anna Mallett added: “We would like to recognise Alastair’s contribution as one of the UK’s foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years.”
It appears that Mr Stewart’s Twitter account has been deleted following the announcement.
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