Laura Kuenssberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laura Kuenssberg
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Laura Juliet Kuenssberg
8 August 1976 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Laurel Bank School |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh (MA) Georgetown University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
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BBC News, Newsnight, Brexitcast, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg |
| Title | Political Editor of BBC News (2015–2022) |
| Spouse(s) | James Kelly |
| Relatives | Joanna Kuenssberg (sister) Ekkehard von Kuenssberg (paternal grandfather) Lord Robertson (maternal grandfather) Sir James Wilson Robertson (great-uncle) |
Laura Juliet Kuenssberg (born 8 August 1976) is a famous British journalist. She is well-known for hosting the BBC's Sunday morning politics show, called Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Before this, she was the main political editor for BBC News. This means she was the chief reporter covering all the important news about the government and politics in the UK.
Laura was the first woman to hold the important job of Political Editor at the BBC. She took on this role in July 2015. She reported on many big events, like the 2022 United Kingdom local elections. In May 2022, she stepped down from this role. Later, she became the host of the BBC's main weekend political interview show, which started in September 2022.
Before becoming Political Editor, Laura was the BBC's chief political correspondent. She also worked as the first Business Editor for ITV News. From 2014 to 2015, she was a chief correspondent for the BBC show Newsnight.
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Early Life and School Days
Laura Kuenssberg was born in Rome, Italy, in 1976. Her parents are Nick and Sally Kuenssberg. She grew up in Glasgow, Scotland, with her brother and sister.
Laura went to Laurel Bank School. After that, she studied history at the University of Edinburgh. She earned a top degree there. During her studies, she spent a year at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., in the United States. While in the US, she gained experience working at NBC.
Her father, Nick Kuenssberg, was a businessman. Her mother worked to help children and was recognized for her efforts. Laura's family has a history of important people. Her grandfather, Ekkehard von Kuenssberg, helped start a medical college. Her other grandfather, Lord Robertson, was a judge.
Her Amazing Journalism Career
Laura started her career in journalism and quickly gained recognition. In 2001, she won an award for being a "Most Promising Newcomer." This was for her work as a home affairs correspondent for BBC North East and Cumbria.
Reporting for the BBC
In 2009, Laura became the chief political correspondent for the BBC. She reported on news for BBC One and the BBC News channel. During the 2010 UK general election, she was seen so often on TV that a journalist even made up the term "Kuenssbergovision" to describe it!
Moving to ITV News
Laura then took on a new role as the business editor for ITV News. This was a new position created just for her. She also helped report on business news for ITV's current affairs show, Tonight.
Back to the BBC
In November 2013, it was announced that Laura would return to the BBC. She became a chief correspondent and a presenter for Newsnight. She started this role in February 2014.
Between the 2017 general election and Brexit in 2020, Laura also co-hosted the BBC's Brexitcast podcast. This was a popular show where she discussed Brexit news with other journalists. Later, this podcast was renamed Newscast.
In September 2023, Laura presented a three-part TV show called Laura Kuenssberg: State of Chaos. It was a documentary series about politics that aired on BBC2. In May 2024, she was chosen to host the BBC's coverage of the 2024 United Kingdom general election alongside Clive Myrie.
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Becoming BBC Political Editor
In July 2015, Laura was chosen to be the BBC's political editor. She was the first woman to ever hold this important job. In this role, she reported on all the major political events and decisions in the UK.
For example, in 2016, she helped arrange for a politician to announce his resignation live on TV. She also reported on important discussions about the UK leaving the European Union. During a press conference with then-US President Donald Trump, Laura asked him a tough question about his policies.
In March 2019, Laura presented a documentary called The Brexit Storm: Laura Kuenssberg's Inside Story. This film looked at the details of the Brexit negotiations. She also presented a second documentary, The Brexit Storm Continues, in December 2019. This film covered events from Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister to the 2019 general election.
On 11 December 2019, while reporting on the 2019 United Kingdom general election, Laura shared some information about early voting. This led to some discussion, but the BBC said no rules were broken, and she was cleared.
In December 2021, Laura announced she would be leaving her role as political editor. She wanted to take on a new senior presenting job at the BBC. In March 2022, it was confirmed that she would replace Andrew Marr as the host of the BBC's main Sunday morning politics show. This show started in September 2022 and is now called Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
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Awards and Recognition
Laura Kuenssberg has won several awards for her excellent journalism.
In November 2016, she was named Broadcaster of the Year by the Political Studies Association. This award recognized how well she helped people understand politics, especially during the 2016 EU Referendum.
In December 2016, she received the Journalist of the Year award at the British Journalism Awards. The judges praised her for her extensive reporting on major changes in British politics.
In 2019, Laura was also named one of the top 20 'most influential Londoners' by the Evening Standard newspaper.
Personal Life
Laura Kuenssberg is married to James Kelly, who works as a management consultant. They live in East London.
See also
In Spanish: Laura Kuenssberg para niños
