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BBC News names Holt social affairs editor

Alison Holt

BBC News has tapped Alison Holt as a social affairs editor.

Holt has been with the BBC for over 24 years, previously also serving as a social affairs/UK affairs correspondent. She has also worked as a news correspondent.

Holt graduated from the University of Sussex.

Mariam Ahmed

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