Dan Wootton has announced his departure from The Sun after seven years, joining the team at upcoming British television news channel GB News and MailOnline later this year.

The New Zealand born journalist and broadcaster took to social media to share the news, posting 'The opportunity to join Andrew Neil at GB News was too good to pass up. I feel passionately about GB News’ bold vision to bring a fresh approach to television news and debate that embraces all voices and opinions across Britain. MailOnline has already shaken up the news business all around the world - it’s a great British success story. I am so looking forward to writing a twice-weekly column, breaking stories and working for the industry leader'.