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Robert Peston’s new job ruffles feathers at the BBC

Earlier this week Mr S reported how Robert Peston’s appointment as ITV’s new political editor had led his former BBC colleagues to place a sign outside their press room at Tory conference making it clear that he was no longer welcome.

Now, in a further sign that his new job has not gone down well with his former colleagues, the BBC’s deputy political editor James Landale has posted a cryptic tweet directed at those journalists who have not been promoted in recent months. Landale — who was overlooked in favour of Laura Kuenssberg for the role of BBC political editor — has sent a message praising those who — like him — put the story first, get on with the job and keep buggering on:

ITV’s deputy political editor Chris Ship seemed to appreciate the words of support, perhaps after he was overlooked for the top job at his own channel in favour of Peston:

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