After controversial Each day Mail ouster, Greig named EIC of The Impartial

The Impartial has named Geordie Greig its subsequent editor in chief — a shocking comeback after the Each day Mail ousted him from the identical put up in late 2021 after he lead the outlet’s dogged protection of the scandals surrounding ex-Prime Minster Boris Johnson.

On the time, a source close to the ouster described it as a “energy seize” by MailOnline editor Martin Clarke in his efforts to construct the MailOnline web site into a worldwide presence.

On his new place, Greig stated:

“I’m delighted to grow to be editor-in-chief of The Impartial, the one title that has efficiently made the transition from nationwide newspaper to international information platform, while sustaining editorial integrity and remaining worthwhile all through.

“This sustained giant scale readership is a testomony to The Impartial’s dedication to really impartial, authoritative information protection, and I look ahead to main the good editorial crew that’s efficiently making journalism a drive for good.”

Impartial Digital Information and Media Restricted (IDNML) chairman John Paton added:

“Geordie Greig’s appointment as editor-in-chief is a defining second for The Impartial as we proceed to concentrate on rising the enterprise. Geordie has been the editor of three Fleet Street papers and has an excellent observe file for constructing information manufacturers that efficiently ship for his or her audiences, rising readership and viewers engagement.

“Geordie’s expertise might be essential as we glance to additional construct information groups all over the world to increase our international attain, while additionally sustaining the values and integrity of The Impartial as we increase.”

You may congratulate Greig by way of Twitter.