Mark Urban, who is the diplomatic editor of Newsnight and occasional host of the current affairs programme, released a statement on X telling viewers it was 'time for a change'

Editor and presenter of Newsnight Mark Urban has announced he is leaving the BBC after 35 years at the station

Mark Urban has worked as a Middle East correspondent as well as on Newsnight for the BBC but has stepped away.

Mark Urban, who is the diplomatic editor of Newsnight and occasional host of the current affairs programme, released a statement on X telling viewers it was 'time for a change'