Laura Kuenssberg, BBC’s Sunday politics diva, hit headlines in 2025 when revelations resurfaced about her needing a bodyguard at Labour events due to vicious online abuse. The 49-year-old, accused of pro-Tory bias, faced a fresh wave of drama as trolls targeted her over a Yvette Cooper interview, where her closing quip sparked “shameful bias” cries. “It’s terrifying,” a friend confided. “Laura’s tough, but the hate crosses lines.” The protection detail, first in 2017 amid Corbyn fan fury, highlights the dark side of her high-stakes role.

Italian-born with Scottish heritage, Laura’s multilingual prowess (German, French) fueled her rise from BBC trainee to political editor in 2015. ITV stint aside, she’s BBC through-and-through, hosting Sunday shows grilling on everything from welfare to church abuses. Bias claims? Endless: Mis-edited Corbyn clip in 2015, Cummings tweets in 2020, postal vote gaffe in 2019. Her Johnson interview interruptions drew complaints, yet BBC backs her as “rigorous.” Married to James Kelly, she keeps personal life low-key. Documentaries like Brexit Storm showcase her access, but critics say it’s too insider-y. The bodyguard saga? Stemmed from sexist threats, petition abuse. In 2025, Cooper clash ended with “plenty disagree” line, igniting backlash. Economists slammed her Sunak take; SNP accused pro-Union slant. As Labour surges, is Laura’s edge blunted by drama? She’s resilient, but the storm rages.