According to Andrew Pierce in the Daily Mail, James Harding has asked for ideas for an alternative to Newsnight, suggesting that the show might be scrapped - or at least moved or given a different main presenter.
This is hardly a surprise — the bells have been tolling for the now-dreary programme for some time. These days, many Cabinet ministers refuse invitations to appear, leading to tension between the production team and Downing Street.Getting rid of James O'Brien would be my suggestion for a good first move.
