Laura Kuenssberg

Laura Kuenssberg is a prominent British journalist, renowned for her career in political reporting. Her extremely successful career is a testament to her determination and skill, and has resulted in her becoming a trusted voice in British journalism.

Laura’s journalism career began with regional roles, including a position as a home affairs correspondent for BBC North East and Cumbria. Here she was recognised as the Royal Television Society’s “Most Promising Newcomer” in 2001. Laura later became the BBC’s chief political correspondent in 2009. Since she has contributed to various programs such as BBC One bulletins and the Daily Politics show. Laura then went onto take up the newly created role of business editor for ITV News as well as contributing towards business reports on ITV’s current affairs strand. Laura then returned to the BBC, succeeding Nick Robinson as Political Editor of BBC News in July 2015, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Between the 2017 United Kingdom General Election and Brexit in 2020, Laura also co-presented the BBC’s Brexitcast podcast alongside Katya Adler, Adam Flemming, and Chris Mason. 

Best known for her role as the BBC’s political editor, Laura was involved in arranging for the Labour MP Stephen Doughty to publicly announce his resignation as a shadow foreign office minister on Daily Politics. Laura has covered some of the biggest news stories in the United Kingdom, her biggest to date being Brexit. Laura’s analysis of the political fallout and the resignation of David Cameron cemented her reputation as a leading political journalist. Through her career, Laura has interviewed some of the most prominent political figures on the global stage such as British leaders Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to international figures such as Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Her unique ability to engage with influential personalities has provided audiences with unique insights. Her interviews with leaders at pivotal moments, such as the Brexit deadlock and the Russia-Ukraine war showcase her talent for asking the right questions and capturing the essence of critical.

Laura’s career has provided her with a wealth of experience and knowledge allowing her to offer valuable insights in perseverance, professionalism, and navigating challenges with integrity. Her career highlights make her an extremely inspirational figure as well as a sought-after speaker.