Stephen Mawhinney, the son of former Conservative MP and Football League chairman Lord Mawhinney, starts his new job today as head of news at BBC Radio 5 Live, a role once been occupied by Today editor Ceri Thomas. Mawhinney moves across from a senior political role at the BBC's Millbank HQ. He was quick to point out his suitability for the news and sport station by telling his new colleagues he is a West Ham fanatic. Monkey hesitated to ask, but yes, he will be moving with the station to Salford, making for a slightly longer trip to Upton Park.
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