New Mail Political Editor Announced

It has just been announced that James Chapman will succeed Ben Brogan as the Daily Mail's political editor, with Tim Shipman rejoining the Mail as his deputy after a two two year sojourn in the States as the Sunday Telegraph's Washington correspondent. Chapman's appointment will be a very popular one, particuarly among his colleagues at the Mail, where he is well liked. Tim Shipman is a good friend and I'm delighted he will be back in the lobby. He did a brilliant job in Washington and I know he enjoyed it hugely - who wouldn't? - but now the presidential election is over, coming back to the lobby was an offer he could hardly refuse.