Laura Kuenssberg

About

Laura Kuenssberg is the only woman, and the youngest journalist, to lead the BBC’s political coverage as Political Editor. She was at the heart of Westminster throughout the EU referendum campaign and subsequent negotiations for Britain’s withdrawal. After seven years as Political Editor, Laura now presents the BBC’s flagship Sunday morning political programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, replacing Andrew Marr.

Career

Early Career

Laura started her career in journalism working for cable TV and local radio in Glasgow. In 2000, she joined the BBC as a reporter in Newcastle, where she won a Royal Television Society Award, and served as a producer to the BBC Social Affairs Editor.

BBC and ITV Roles

• 2003: Reported for the first episode of The Daily Politics Programme.
• 2009: Promoted to BBC Chief Political Correspondent.
• 2011: Joined ITV News as the Business Editor, contributed to ITV’s current affairs programme Tonight, and made her news reading debut on News at Ten.

Return to the BBC

• 2014: Returned to the BBC as Chief Correspondent and presenter for Newsnight.
• 2015: Became the first woman to hold the post of BBC Political Editor.
• 2017: Co-presented the Brexitcast, later retitled Newscast, with Katya Adler, Adam Fleming, and Chris Mason.

Documentaries

• The Brexit Storm: Laura Kuenssberg’s Inside Story
• The Brexit Storm Continues: Laura Kuenssberg’s Inside Story

Current Role

In 2022, Laura stepped down as BBC Political Editor to take over as the full-time host of the corporation’s flagship Sunday morning politics show, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, previously known as The Andrew Marr Show.

Awards

• 2016: Named Journalist of the Year in the British Journalism Awards and the Political Studies Association Broadcaster of the Year.
• 2016: Winner of the BBC News and Factual Award at the Women and Film and TV Awards.
• 2019: London Press Club Broadcast Journalist of the Year, won jointly with colleague Katya Adler.
• 2022: Royal Television Society Interview of the Year Award for Laura’s interview with former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings.

Conclusion

Laura Kuenssberg has made a significant impact in the field of political journalism, breaking barriers and setting new standards with her in-depth reporting and incisive interviews. Her current role as the host of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg allows her to continue shaping political discourse in the UK.