George Osborne's Appointment As Evening Standard Editor Prompts Some Other Amusing Hiring Suggestions

'Andrea Leadsom for editor of Vogue.'
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George Osborne’s unlikely ascension to editor of London’s Evening Standard has opened the floor gates of people’s imaginations, prompting a torrent of suggestions for other possible future announcements.

In a shock move on Friday the newspaper’s owner, Evgeny Lebedev, revealed the former chancellor’s appointment, saying he was “thrilled” to have landed the Tatton MP.

Osborne’s fellow ministers, commentators, the public and even some of the Standard’s own staff, however, didn’t share Lebedev’s enthusiasm, not least because Osborne’s journalistic career is limited to unsuccessful applications to the Times and Economist, followed by a diary column in the Daily Telegraph.

Hurricane George hits the Evening Standard. pic.twitter.com/65MVdGPRya

— Joy Lo Dico (@joy_lo_dico) March 17, 2017

The news led to other political figures, including former Labour leader Ed Miliband, making mock career announcements of their own.

Breaking: I will shortly be announced as editor of Heat magazine....

— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) March 17, 2017

I guess I should apply to edit Viz then?

— Tim Farron (@timfarron) March 17, 2017

While others had some hiring recommendations...

ANDREA LEADSOM FOR EDITOR OF VOGUE

— Eva Wiseman (@EvaWiseman) March 17, 2017

In other news, David Cameron is to become the new Arsenal manager #georgeosborne

— James Hurley (@jameshurley) March 17, 2017

KEN CLARKE FOR EDITOR OF MEN'S HEALTH

— Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin (@niamhsquared) March 17, 2017

Andy Burnham is the new editor of The Lady, claiming he's always been a posh housewife from the Home Counties.

— Penny Andrews👨🏻🎤 (@pennyb) March 17, 2017

Philip Davies for editor of (Why Is It Always) Women's Weekly.

— Hannah Rich (@hannahmerich) March 17, 2017

Surprised and delighted that Ed Miliband is the new editor of Doctor Who Magazine. pic.twitter.com/zM0ZPYDODy

— Jonny Morris (@jonnymorris1973) March 17, 2017

BREAKING: Jeremy Corbyn to become Editor of the Society of Bookbinders Magazine. There will be a strong focus on how to develop a spine.

— Jim Davis (@lofidelityjim) March 17, 2017

How long before Tim Farron becomes the editor of Vice

— Hussein Kesvani (@HKesvani) March 17, 2017

Osborne, who served as David Cameron’s right-hand-man for six years in government, will continue to sit in the House of Commons, the BBC reported.

He said in a statement:

“Growing up as a Londoner, I’ve always known that the Evening Standard is an institution that plays a huge part in the life of the city and its people.

“Now it is a great honour that I can play a part as leader of the editorial team making the Evening Standard the definitive voice of the world’s most exciting city.”

Osborne will replace Standard editor, Sarah Sands, who was named in January as the new editor of the BBC’s flagship Today programme.

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