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January 13, 2014updated 14 Jan 2014 5:47pm

Adam Boulton steps down as Sky News political editor to present evening show

By Press Association

Journalist Adam Boulton is stepping down as political editor of Sky News to present a new evening show for the channel.

The broadcaster, who has worked at the channel since it began in 1989, said he was was looking forward to the challenge.

He said: "In my career I have been extremely lucky to have presented flagship breakfast, Sunday, and most recently on Boulton & Co, lunchtime shows. The opportunity to take on an evening programme was an offer I couldn't duck.

"I am also enormously proud of the part I have played in building up Sky News's political operation and I am delighted I will remain a part of that in my new role."

His successor will be announced later this year.

Head of Sky News John Ryley said: "Adam is a giant in political journalism and I am thrilled he has agreed to anchor a new evening programme for us.

"He was the first television journalist to treat politics as a live, dynamic, ever-changing story. The arrival of Adam challenged the status quo, starting the Sky News Westminster operation from scratch and building it into the powerhouse that it is today."

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