Phil Hornby is a British

United Kingdom

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 news reporter who currently works for ITV Meridian

Meridian Broadcasting

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 in the South East of England.

Hornby is Meridian's Political Editor. Previously, he was the main news presenter for the programme Meridian Tonight

Meridian Tonight

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alongside colleague Charlotte Hawkins

Charlotte Hawkins

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 but they have both moved onto other roles in news. In addition, Hornby presents the local political programme The Last Word. Prior to joining ITV Meridian, Hornby worked for predecessor TVS

Television South

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