Former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie to depart in wake of ‘gorilla’ jibe at mixed-race footballer
By John Glenday
Sun columnist (and former editor) Kelvin MacKenzie is to quit the tabloid for good after being suspended for comparing a mixed-race footballer to a gorilla in an article last month.
The 70-year-old industry veteran is no stranger to controversy but his latest remarks appear to have been the final straw for The Sun, which was forced to issue an apology to both Everton Football Club and Ross Barkley over the incident.
Keen to move on from the episode publisher News UK is understood to be negotiating terms for an amicable departure amidst fears that Read full story ›
Source: The Drum




