Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Season 1

Sunday morning political interview and discussion programme presented by Laura Kuenssberg. The big names behind the big stories. Laura talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.

Where to Watch Season 1

16 Episodes

What's first for the new Prime Minister?
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What's first for the new Prime Minister?Laura speaks to Conservative Party leadership candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. She also hears from Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska. On the panel with Laura are Emily Thornberry, Joe Lycett and Cleo Watson.
Former Prime Ministers Remember The Queen
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Former Prime Ministers Remember The QueenLaura Kuenssberg talks with Gordon Brown, David Cameron, and Theresa May about Queen Elizabeth II, hearing their memories and opinions of her. The papers and the week's major events are discussed with Sir Nicholas Soames, a friend of King Charles III, Alison Phillips, editor of the Daily Mirror, and Baroness Amos.
Queen Elizabeth II's legacy
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Queen Elizabeth II's legacyLaura Kuenssberg interviews Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. The day's events are discussed with John Sentamu, former Archbishop of York, Victoria Newton, editor of the Sun, and Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons.
Labour conference and the mini-budget
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Labour conference and the mini-budgetFrom the Labour conference in Liverpool, Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Sir Keir Starmer MP, leader of the Labour Party and Kwasi Kwarteng MP, chancellor of the exchequer. On the panel are Frances O’Grady, general secretary of the TUC; Gerard Lyons, economist and Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland.
Can Liz Truss make her plans work?
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Can Liz Truss make her plans work?At the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Laura is joined by Pippa Crerar, Sharon White and Michael Gove. She interviews Prime Minister Liz Truss, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Star Wars actor Mark Hamill.
SNP conference and the energy crisis
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SNP conference and the energy crisisAt the Scottish National Party conference, Laura is joined by Alistair Darling, Martin Pibworth and Joanna Cherry. She interviews SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon, Nadine Dorries, Nadhim Zahawi and actor Douglas Henshall.
Is Liz Truss really in charge?
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Is Liz Truss really in charge?On the panel are Matt Hancock, Tesco chair John Allan and trade union leader Christina McAnea. Laura interviews new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Labour's Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and the scientists behind the Covid-19 vaccine.
Who Will Be the PM and Will They Succeed?
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Who Will Be the PM and Will They Succeed?Laura Kuenssberg talks to Sir Keir Starmer MP, Conservative MPs Penny Mordaunt, Dominic Raab, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Iain Duncan Smith, and Mervyn King and Professor Jane Green.
What Type of Government Does Sunak Want?
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What Type of Government Does Sunak Want?Laura interviews Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove, shadow Home Secretary Yvette, actors David Harewood and Zachary Quinto, former Chancellor Philip Hammond, Green MP Caroline Lucas, and the chair of Stonewall, Iain Anderson
How can we fight the climate crisis?
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How can we fight the climate crisis?Laura talks to Ed Miliband, shadow secretary of state for Climate Change, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, Star Trek actor William Shatner and Baroness Campbell of Loughborough.
What is the government's plan for the economy?
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What is the government's plan for the economy?Laura Kuenssberg talks to chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP, shadow chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP and chief of the defence staff Sir Tony Radakin.
How will the Autumn Statement impact you?
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How will the Autumn Statement impact you?Laura Kuenssberg talks to health and social care secretary Steve Barclay MP, shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Ashworth MP and Nasa scientist Howard Hu.
Are We Heading for a Winter of Discontent?
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Are We Heading for a Winter of Discontent?Laura's guests include transport secretary Mark Harper MP and shadow levelling up secretary Lisa Nandy MP. Joining her on the panel are the TUC's Frances O'Grady, Conservative MP Jake Berry and mathematician Professor Hannah Fry.
Who Should Keep Us Safe Online?
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Who Should Keep Us Safe Online?Interviews with key politicians and public figures. Laura Kuenssberg's guests include chairman of the Conservative Party Nadhim Zahawi MP, shadow secretary of state for education Bridget Phillipson MP, and Kate Winslet.
Could a Nurses' Strike be Avoided?
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Could a Nurses' Strike be Avoided?Laura is joined by James Cleverly, Wes Streeting and Steve Powis, NHS England's medical director. Panellists include Pat Cullen, general secretary of the RCN, Stuart Rose, chair of Asda and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore.
Will strikes ruin the government's Christmas?
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Will strikes ruin the government's Christmas?Laura Kuenssberg is joined by cabinet office minister Oliver Dowden MP, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper MP and Howard Hu, Nasa.