LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Laura Kuenssberg Cancels Scheduled Interview with Boris Johnson
Laura Kuenssberg cancelled her interview with Boris Johnson after mistakenly sending him her briefing notes. She deemed it inappropriate to proceed, and both parties agreed to cancel. Despite the incident, Kuenssberg looks forward to her regular Sunday show and another BBC interview with Johnson is planned for next week.
04 October 2024 · 18:37 UTC
Kuenssberg, the BBC's former political editor, stated that it would not be appropriate to proceed with the interview under these circumstances.
Johnson, who is currently engaging in media interviews to promote his new memoir, agreed with the decision.
Despite the mix-up, Kuenssberg expressed her commitment to honesty and looked forward to her regular political programme on Sunday.
The BBC adapted its Thursday schedule, reinstating EastEnders to its usual time slot, and confirmed that Johnson is still set to be interviewed by BBC journalist Matt Chorley on 5 Live next Tuesday.