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Name | Laura Juliet Kuenssberg |
Date of Birth | August 08, 1976 |
Age | 48 years old |
Place of Birth | Rome, Italy |
Country | United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | White |
Sign of Birth | Leo |
Profession | Journalist |
Net Worth | - |
Salary | £305,000-£309,999 |
Monthly Income | £25,416.67 |
Laura Kuenssberg is a prominent British journalist hosting the BBC's influential Sunday morning politics show, "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg". She previously held the position of BBC's political editor, becoming the first woman to do so in 2015. Kuenssberg is known for her sharp reporting style and in-depth analysis of British politics.
Family
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Father | Nick Kuenssberg |
Mother | Sally Kuenssberg |
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No of Siblings | 2 |
Brothers | David Kuenssberg |
Sisters | Joanna Kuenssberg |
Marital status | - |
Husband | James Kelly |
Physical Appearance
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Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye Color | Blue |
Breast | - |
Waist | - |
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Shoe Size | - |
Family:
- Daughter of Nick Kuenssberg, a businessman, investor, and academic, and Sally Kuenssberg who worked in children's services.
- Married to James Kelly
Education
School | Laurel Bank School |
College | Georgetown University |
University | University of Edinburgh (MA) |
Achievement
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First Female Political Editor of BBC News:
- Laura Kuenssberg became the first woman to hold the position of Political Editor at BBC News in July 2015.
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Prominent Reporting Roles:
- She has served in key roles such as Chief Political Correspondent for the BBC, Business Editor for ITV News, and Chief Correspondent for Newsnight.
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Notable Work on Political Shows:
- Kuenssberg has presented prominent political programs including the BBC's flagship Sunday morning politics show "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg" and the documentary series "Laura Kuenssberg: State of Chaos" in 2023.
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Brexitcast/Newscast Co-presenter:
- Between the 2017 UK general election and Brexit in 2020, Kuenssberg co-presented the BBC's popular Brexitcast podcast, which was later renamed Newscast.
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Awards and Recognitions:
- Broadcaster of the Year by the Political Studies Association in 2016.
- Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards organized by Press Gazette in December 2016.
- Named in the Evening Standard's 2019 list of the top 20 'most influential Londoners'.
- Won the Royal Television Society's "Most Promising Newcomer" award in 2001 while working as home affairs correspondent for BBC North East and Cumbria.
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Pioneering Documentary Work:
- Presented significant documentaries such as "The Brexit Storm: Laura Kuenssberg's Inside Story" in 2019 and its follow-up "The Brexit Storm Continues: Laura Kuenssberg's Inside Story".
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Reporting on High-Profile Political Events:
- Kuenssberg has been known for her extensive and influential coverage of major political events, including the EU referendum, general elections, and the Brexit process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Laura Juliet Kuenssberg?
Currently, Laura Juliet Kuenssberg is 48 years old (Aug 08, 1976).
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Laura Juliet Kuenssberg was married to James Kelly.