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Andrew Neil has resigned as chairman and lead presenter of GB News, just three months after helping to launch the channel.
"It's official: I have resigned as Chairman and Lead Presenter of GB News," he posted on Twitter on Monday.
Neil, 72, was on air for less than two weeks before announcing he was taking a break.
The former BBC political presenter will continue to contribute to GB News as a regular guest commentator.
In a statement, he said: "I am sorry to go but I have concluded it's time to reduce my commitments on a number of fronts.
"Over the summer I've had time to reflect on my extensive portfolio of interests and decided it was time to cut back."
He added: "I wish GB News well in continuing to fulfil its founding promise and mission to reach audiences currently underserved by existing news broadcasters."
A statement from GB News said: "Andrew is without doubt one of the finest journalists and interviewers in this country.
"GB News thanks him for his 12 months of leadership, wisdom and advice, and we wish him well."
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