Tim Montgomerie finds a new home at the Times | Media Monkey (original) (raw)

The editorial changes at the Times continue apace. The latest move sees ConservativeHome editor, Tim Montgomerie, replace the departing Anne Spackman as comment editor of the Times. Montgomerie is already a regular feature in the Times's opinion pages, but now he'll be chief commander-of-comment. Montgomerie will be stepping down as ConHome editor, but will continue as an adviser and weekly blogger – and will retain his stake in the Lord Ashcroft-backed venture. His move marks the first senior editorial appointment since John Witherow, the former Sunday Times boss, became acting editor of the daily title in January. It also marks the latest national newspaper hire of a right-leaning blogger, following Guido Fawkes's appearance in the Sun's Sunday edition. Is there something in the water at Westminster?