George Osborne's appointment as Evening Standard editor unleashes ruthless Twitter commentary

MP George Osborne is now the editor of the Evening Standard. The newspaper with a legacy reaching back to 1827 has snapped up the politician and former chancellor for the top role.
On the hire, Standard owner Evgeny Lebedev said: “I am proud to have an editor of such substance,” adding that Osborne “reinforces the Evening Standard’s standing and influence in London”.
The media Twittersphere exploded at the news on Friday morning (17 March), with many somewhat b