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David Speers, former political editor of Sky News, is the new host of ABC's Insiders.

‘Real people don’t talk to each other the way politicians talk to us’: David Speers

Their constant sledging and self-aggrandisement turns voters off, says new Insiders host David Speers.

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David Speers will move to the ABC early next year, Sky News has confirmed.

David Speers to leave Sky News for ABC in early 2020, networks confirm

Sky News and the ABC made the announcement on Wednesday.

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