British journalist Laura Kuenssberg who served as the BBC’s chief political correspondent has created a buzz after the news of her leaving the BBC surfaced on the internet.
Laura, an established journalist, is the first woman to hold the position who succeeded as political editor at the BBC in July 2015.
The journalist produced segments for the social affairs editor Niall Dickson and received a regional Royal Television Society award for her contribution as a home affairs correspondent.
Laura was appointed chief political correspondent for the BBC and reported for BBC One bulletins, Daily Politics, and the BBC News channel in 2009.
In May 2010, Laura’s presence on BBC Television was so ubiquitous between the 2010 United Kingdom general election and the Cameron–Clegg coalition formation that journalist David Aaronovitch coined the term “Kuenssbergovision.”
What Has Happened To Laura Kuenssberg?
Kuenssberg stepped down as political editor on May 6, 2022, after reporting on the 2022 United Kingdom local elections.
The British journalist publicly announced his resignation as a shadow foreign office minister on Daily Politics after being involved in arranging for the Labour MP Stephen Doughty in January 2016.
An interview with Boris Johnson led her over 100 complaints against the journalist submitted to the BBC, alleging she had overly interrupted Johnson and was displaying bias against the government.
Where Is Laura Kuenssberg Going Leaving BBC In 2022?
The British journalist will leave her role as the BBC political editor and confirm a new position on Tuesday, March 29, to Kuenssberg’s announcement by the BBC.
The BBC released a statement adding her new role last assignment as political editor will be to cover the UK’s local council elections.
In March 2022, BBC announced that the journalist would be the host of BBC One’s flagship Sunday morning politics show, starting in September 2022, replacing Andrew Marr in a full-time role.
The British Journalist announced she would step down as political editor, effective in the spring of 2022, and take the BBC’s senior presenting and reporting role.
Who Will Replace Laura Kuenssberg?
According to the BBC, Laura Kuenssberg will become the presenter of the BBC’s Sunday morning politics show in September 2022.
Sources suggested leaving his role as the BBC’s North America editor, Jon Sopel could take over the part of political editor in her place.
In March 2022, BBC announced her departure from the role last year; neither Kuenssberg nor the BBC confirmed where the Scottish broadcast journalist would go next or who would replace her.
Laura will replace as the host of BBC One’s flagship Sunday morning politics show, starting in September 2022.