Andrew Marr’s Diary: Why I’m joining the New Statesman as political editor. "Now I have a chance to speak to readers in own voice, what species of hack, after more than two decades at the BBC, do I hope to be?" After 21 years at the BBC, legendary writer and broadcaster Andrew Marr is joining The New Statesman as the Executive Political Editor. Andrew Marr brings with him deep experience and knowledge of broadcasting, Westminster, global politics and much more. Read Andrew Marr's full diary piece here: Video by Phil Clarke Hill, Chris Stone and Hugh Smiley #AndrewMarr