Naga Munchetty has welcomed BBC Breakfast's newest team member with a gushy tribute post. The 47-year-old newsreader re-shared an announcement confirming the appointment of Chris Mason - who will be the BBC's next Political Editor.It was revealed on the BBC News Press Team's official page that Chris would be stepping into his role in May after the local elections had taken place across the UK.
The post read: "Delighted to announce the appointment of @ChrisMasonBBC as the BBC's new Political Editor. "Chris will take up his post in May after the local elections."Showing her new co-star some support, Naga re-shared the announcement, adding: "Excellent news @ChrisMasonBBC."Chris has worked as a BBC journalist for over twenty years and is the current host of Radio 4's Any Questions?
programme.Speaking about his new position, the Yorkshire-born star said: "What a tremendous privilege to take on what, for me, is the most extraordinary job in British broadcasting and journalism."I clamber upon the shoulders of giants like Laura, Nick [Robinson] and Andrew [Marr] with a smattering of trepidation and a shedload of excitement and enthusiasm."To lead the best team of journalists in the business on the best news patch of the lot is something I'd never even dared dream of.
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