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Veteran star Nick Robinson, 53, at war with BBC bosses as he’s left off General Election team in favour of young female stars

The Beeb's former political editor Nick has demanded meetings with bosses after being left out of the broadcaster's BBC’s election coverage for the first time since 2001

VETERAN presenter Nick Robinson is at war with BBC bosses after being left out of the election team.

Young stars Steph McGovern, 34, and Tina Daheley, 36, have key presenting roles instead.

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Veteran TV host Nick Robinson, who played a key role in the 2015 election coverage, has been snubbed from the BBC's presenting team

Former political editor Nick, 53, hosts Radio 4’s Today show and has been part of the BBC’s election coverage since 2001.

He has demanded a meeting with Jonathan Munro, the head of newsgathering, and James Harding, the director of news and current affairs.

A source said: “Nick is really unhappy and downright confused. He wasn’t told in advance and only discovered when the line-up was announced earlier this week.

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BBC Breakfast host Steph McGovern, 34, will front Reality Check, the Beeb’s fact-checking service aimed at busting fake newsCredit: BBC
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While Radio 1's Tina Daheley, 36, will host a youth debate

“He fired off a furious email to Jonathan to voice his disappointment. Nick also has serious questions about his future at the BBC.

“It’s very likely bosses wanted to try out younger talent and make their election line-up more diverse.

“It’s bonkers. Nick is the best political voice we have.”

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Nick is said to have demanded meetings with bosses, and is questioning his future with the BBCCredit: Steve Back
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It will be the BBC's tenth General Election lead by Question Time host David Dimbleby, 78Credit: PA:Press Association

Veteran David Dimbleby, 78, will lead the coverage on June 8 — his tenth general election.

BBC Breakfast host Steph will front Reality Check, the Beeb’s fact-checking service aimed at busting fake news.

Radio 1 newsreader Tina will host a youth debate.

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Political editor Laura Kuenssberg will also play a key role in the broadcaster's election coverageCredit: TV Company

Others involved will include news presenter Mishal Husain, 44, Newsnight host Emily Maitlis, 46, plus stalwarts Jeremy Vine, 51, Huw Edwards, 55, and Andrew Neil, 67.

Political editor Laura Kuenssberg, 40, and economics editor Kamal Ahmed, 50, will also play key roles.

A BBC spokeswoman declined to comment last night.

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