Robert Winnett Will Not Join Washington Post as Editor

Robert Winnett, the British journalist previously announced as the new executive editor of The Washington Post, will no longer take the position and will remain at The Daily Telegraph in London. The decision follows a period of controversy, including the sudden resignation of The Post's executive editor Sally Buzbee and ethical questions raised about Winnett's past reporting practices. Specifically, concerns were voiced regarding Winnett's use of materials from a self-described "thief" for his stories.

The shake-up at The Washington Post also involved criticism from newsroom staff over CEO Will Lewis' leadership changes. In light of these events, Matt Murray, the former editor-in-chief of The Wall Street Journal, is set to oversee a new division at The Post focused on attracting new readers. Both The Daily Telegraph and The Washington Post have confirmed Winnett's continued role at The Telegraph but have not provided further comments on the situation.