Laura Kuenssberg ’embarrassed’ by Boris Johnson email error

Presenters usually work with a team of researchers to prepare a brief ahead of a major interview.

The process usually includes gathering biographical material about the subject, highlighting controversies, and coming up with suggested lines of questioning.

In a statement posted on X late on Wednesday, Kuenssberg explained: “While prepping to interview Boris Johnson tomorrow, by mistake I sent our briefing notes to him in a message meant for my team.

“That obviously means it’s not right for the interview to go ahead.”

She continued: “It’s very frustrating, and there’s no point pretending it’s anything other than embarrassing and disappointing, as there are plenty of important questions to be asked.

“But red faces aside, honesty is the best policy. See you on Sunday,” she added, referring to her regular Sunday morning politics programme which will go ahead as normal.