Journalist Paul Brand made his debut as a full-time presenter on Good Morning Britain (GMB) on Thursday 18th August, appearing alongside Kate Garraway. Previously, he had guest-hosted the programme.
Kate Garraway introduced Brand to viewers, praising his journalistic achievements. Brand, who said he felt he was 'punching' in his new role, was reassured by Garraway, who highlighted his previous work on the show as a reporter.
During his debut, Brand helped cover breaking news, including A-Level results, and later interviewed Mick Lynch, the head of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers, amid ongoing strikes by Network Rail workers.
Brand is a Welsh journalist who currently serves as UK Editor of ITV News, a role he took on in 2021. He previously worked as a Political Correspondent for ITV News from 2016 to 2020 and was behind several Partygate scoops. He also hosts the current affairs show Tonight, taking over from Julie Etchingham in March 2022.
His career began at ITV Wales as a production journalist, later becoming a political journalist for ITV Yorkshire and ITV Tyne Tees. In 2019, he won Broadcaster of the Year at the PinkNews Awards for his investigation into LGBT conversion therapy.
