New host to interchange Sophy Ridge on Sky’s Sunday morning politics present introduced
S
ir Trevor Phillips is to take over from Sophy Ridge as the brand new host of Sky News’ flagship Sunday morning politics present, the broadcaster has introduced.
The 69-year-old returns to current the present completely after protecting for Ridge throughout her 2021 maternity go away.
At the time he was the primary particular person of color to host a flagship UK politics present within the UK.
Sir Trevor will now tackle the Sunday morning slot from Ridge, who’s presenting her closing present after six years of Sophy Ridge On Sunday, earlier than she strikes to entrance a brand new Sky News primetime weeknight present The Politics Hub.
Sir Trevor mentioned: “It’s a great privilege to follow Sophy and to be taking this seat at such at an exciting time for politics.
“With major elections in sight, both at home and abroad, I look forward to working alongside the brilliant Sky team as we report on the key issues and interrogate the people who have to make the big decisions.”
With a common election looming, Sir Trevor intends to make use of his “forensic interview technique to challenge politicians”, providing the viewers perception and perspective on the events, their insurance policies and the course of journey of public assist, Sky mentioned.
Sir Trevor will host the political speak present when it returns in September after summer season recess.
Ridge beforehand tweeted about leaving her Sunday programme: “I can’t quite believe it but this week is the final ever Sophy Ridge on Sunday.
“The last six years have been an absolute privilege. Thank you to everyone who has watched and made it part of your Sunday routine. It’s something I have never taken for granted.”
Sky News govt chairman David Rhodes mentioned: “We’re delighted Trevor Phillips will be leading the political conversation each Sunday morning.
“Trevor’s experience, intellect, and professionalism are just what’s required in the critical cycle ahead.
“With Beth Rigby, Sam Coates, Sophy Ridge, and our whole Political Hub team, audiences will find the most engaging coverage of politics anywhere.”
The news anchor and former politician was the previous head of present affairs at ITV station LWT and has gained Royal Television Society awards for his journalism in 1988 and 1993.
His four-part programme in 1998, marking 50 years because the arrival in Britain of the MV Empire Windrush, gained the documentary collection prize in 1998.
In 2020, he was shortlisted within the British Journalism Awards for remark author of the yr.
Sir Trevor was additionally the founding chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, having beforehand been the pinnacle of the Commission for Racial Equality from 2003.
In the 2021 New Year honours checklist, he was recognised for his companies to equality and human rights.