# Laura Kuenssberg
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Laura Juliet Kuenssberg (born 8 August 1976) is a British journalist. She is currently the Political Editor of BBC News, succeeding Nick Robinson in July 2015 and is the first woman to hold the position.
== Early life and education ==
Kuenssberg was born in Italy in 1976 to Nick and Sally Kuenssberg.
Andrew Lownie: Why the Palace Should Fear Charles Spencer
The palace's carefully managed silence has been shattered, and bestselling royal biographer Andrew Lownie has been watching the fallout unfold. The day after Charles Spencer's explosive interview with Laura Kuenssberg reopened questions about Princess Diana's treatment and the royal family's decade…
Laura Kuenssberg's ridiculous Ed Sheeran question .... and is Nicola Sturgeon's acting debut propaganda?
Lucy Jackson is joined by Hannah Shedden on Media Watch, where this week they discuss Laura Kuenssberg's question on Gaza which has drawn widespread criticism online. They also look at the car crash AI interview on Piers Morgan's show and ask if Nicola Sturgeon's new Sky TV show is pure military pr…
Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother: King Charles told me the world would forget her
“I can tell you here and now, those are exactly the words he said. I've only ever had two calls on the line with Prince Charles at any stage of my life. I was hyper alert to what he was saying, and those are precisely the words that he said, and I promise that to you now. Genuinely, that is what he…
Ep 414 - "I see him as a punctuation mark in history, nothing more"
ON THIS EPISODE:
- Caro's news from the Brownlow medal
- Another big week for the Royal Family and Prince Charles
- Prince Wine Store recommendations for Grand Final weekend
Caro on the Brownlow
- The gossip, the winner, the stories – Caro shares all her thoughts from the night
Which Cha…
The PR News Review: Earl Spencer's book, Andy Burnham's visit to Trump Land and Ed Sheeran's tour controversy
In this week's PRmoment News Review, host Ben Smith and guests Mark Borkowski and Angie Moxham covered four PR stories: Earl Spencer's book, Harry and Meghan, Andy Burnham's visit to Trump Land, and Ed Sheeran's tour controversy.
Charles Spencer's book Mark said Swan Song: Diana, My Sister had huge…
Tug of War At Labour Conference
Today, ahead of Labour conference, we look out senior Labour figures trying to pull the party their way.
Former business secretary Peter Kyle has said Andy Burnham's government is not focused enough on boosting economic growth and needs to act with "more urgency".
Angela Rayner has criticised Home …
Andy Burnham’s NHS-Style Social Care Plan
Today, we look at Andy Burnham’s plans for a national care service for England.
In the prime minister’s first Sunday morning interview of his tenure, he told Laura that he would connect the care system to the NHS, and make it free at the point of use, but not before the next General Election.
Laura…
A Make Or Break Week For Zack Polanski?
Today, we look at the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election, which Green leader Zack Polanski is standing in. We look at how big a gamble a resurgent Labour makes the vote for him, and what happens if he underperforms.
Laura and Paddy also discuss the Green conference - happening now - and a …
Are The Public Ready To Vote Tory Again?
Today, we look at whether opposition leader Kemi Badenoch can lead a Conservative comeback.
Polls have suggested the party’s popularity was at historic lows in 2025 and early 2026, but they’ve been slightly more favourable recently.
So, after partygate and Liz Truss’ mini budget, are the British pu…
Harris has Budget baby, O'Donovan gets battered
Plus Laura Kuenssberg on Bayeux queue feuds.
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