Sky News presenter Darren McCaffrey announced his final Politics Hub show live on air, confirming he is moving to Toronto, Canada, in a matter of weeks after 15 years at the broadcaster

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Sky News presenter Darren McCaffrey confirmed his departure live on air as he revealed plans to relocate to Toronto, Canada. McCaffrey initially joined the broadcaster in 2009, left for GB News in 2018, before returning last year.

Speaking during Saturday morning’s broadcast, he said: “You’re watching the Politics Hub here on Sky News. Now this is my last time presenting the Politics Hub. I know, and what a busy time in politics it has been, from Donald Trump dominating the diplomatic agenda to internal government strife back here in Westminster.

“It certainly has not been quiet. To celebrate, or should I say commiserate, I’m leaving the poll hub production team has essentially put together one of my reports from my first time here at Sky News. And, let’s be honest, it’s frankly very, very embarrassing. Just have a watch.

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Sky News presenter Darren McCaffrey has announced his exit

“And indeed, that’s it for me on Sky News, my last broadcast. I’m moving to Canada, to Toronto, in a few weeks. Thank you for watching. Thanks to everyone here at Sky News. Good evening,” before the programme aired footage from his debut report 15 years ago.

Darren posted the clip on Instagram, writing: “WELL THAT REALLY IS THAT… My FIRST and LAST broadcast on @SkyNews 15 years apart – frankly more than a little embarrassing in so many ways…”

He subsequently shared a snap of himself enjoying leaving drinks at the pub with several Sky News colleagues.

He shared: “Going to miss these guys…” Supporters were quick to send their well-wishes, with one commenting: “Congratulations Darren! ! May the Canadian chapter be fabulous.”

Someone else chimed in: “Top effort. Well done and happy landings,” whilst a third person expressed: “Best of luck with what comes next.”

Darren announced his departure from Sky News earlier this year via social media, revealing: “Hello all, Happy New Year, hope it’s going well.

“So just a little bit of news, actually quite a big bit of news from me which is that I’m bouncing out of Britain if you like and I’m going to be moving to Canada.”

He elaborated: “To Toronto in Canada and actually pretty soon at the end of this month. And it’s really, really exciting and I’m really looking forward to it but it’s a little bit daunting as well. It’s not a city I know very well and I’m not entirely sure what I am going to do for work.”