Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Season 6.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Interview with the Prime Minister
Jan 4, 2026 · 59 min
Laura speaks to prime minister Keir Starmer in the first of a series of New Year interviews with party leaders. Also on the show, former defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps, the Lib
Lord Mandelson and Kemi Badenoch
Jan 11, 2026 · 60 min
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader; Lord Mandelson, the former ambassador to the US; and Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary.
Lisa Nandy, Richard Tice and Mike Johnson
Jan 18, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Lisa Nandy MP, culture secretary, Richard Tice MP, deputy leader of Reform UK, and Mike Johnson, speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Andy Burnham, Police Reform and Social Media
Jan 25, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg's guests include home secretary Shabana Mahmood, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and former mayor of the West Midlands Sir Andy Street.
The Epstein files, China and Zack Polanski
Feb 1, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to housing and communities secretary Steve Reed, Green Party leader Zack Polanksi and actor Hugh Bonneville. On the panel are Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat,
Can Keir Starmer Survive the Mandelson Crisis?
Feb 8, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden, shadow chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart and Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.
Navalny, Nato and Gender Identity
Feb 15, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by foreign secretary Yvette Cooper, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Baroness Hilary Cass. On the panel are singer and activist Billy Bragg, chai
Special educational needs, student debt and Ukraine
Feb 22, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Bridget Phillipson, Laura Trott, Boris Johnson and Admiral Sir Tony Radakin.
Iran's Supreme Leader Killed: What Next?
Mar 1, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to defence secretary John Healey, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Green Party leader Zack Polanski.
Iran, Israel and the Foreign Secretary
Mar 8, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to foreign secretary Yvette Cooper, Iranian ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi, UN humanitarian lead Tom Fletcher, Reform MP Robert Jenrick, and leader of the SNP
Iran War: the costs to all of us
Mar 15, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are energy secretary Ed Miliband, shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho, Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey and musician and actor Self Esteem. On the panel are:
Could Iran Strike the UK?
Mar 22, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are Steve Reed, housing and communities secretary, Sir James Cleverly, shadow housing and communities secretary, Chris O'Shea, CEO Centrica, and President
A Month of War
Mar 29, 2026 · 79 min
Laura Kuenssberg's guests are education secretary Bridget Phillipson, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, Reform home affairs spokesperson Zia Yusuf and Jay Edelson, the lawyer for
The Failure of Peace Talks, and Tucker Carlson on Trump
Apr 12, 2026 · 72 min
Victoria Derbyshire presents, with guests including health secretary Wes Streeting MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey MP and shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge MP.
Mandelson row, AI and the Scottish elections
Apr 19, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Liz Kendall MP, Alex Burghart MP and Robert Jenrick MP. Also, a special report from Scotland, where Laura interviews all six of the main party leaders.
Shooting at Trump Dinner, and King's US Visit
Apr 26, 2026 · 59 min
With guests Darren Jones MP, chief secretary to the prime minister, and Chris Philp MP, shadow home secretary. Featuring a special report from Wales, including interviews with the
Antisemitism, marches and elections
May 3, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by Transport secretary Heidi Alexander MP, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch MP and leader of the Green Party of England and Wales Zack Polanski. And on
Election 26: the challenge to Starmer
May 10, 2026 · 58 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Bridget Phillipson MP, education secretary; Catherine West MP, Labour; James Cleverly MP, shadow housing, communities and local government secretary; Rich
Can Starmer Survive?
May 17, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to culture secretary Lisa Nandy MP, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch MP, former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips MP, and Luke Tryl, More in Common. On t
Teenage rape sentencing: a victim speaks out
May 24, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to one of the teenage rape victims whose attackers were spared jail. She also speaks to chief secretary to the prime minister Darren Jones MP, former Labour
Exclusive interview with Nicola Sturgeon
May 31, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Nichola sturgeon, Former First Minister of Scotland, In her first interview since her husband pleaded guilty to embezzlement.
Policing and the Henry Nowak murder
Jun 7, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg is joined by David Lammy MP, deputy prime minister; Claire Coutinho MP, shadow equalities minister; and Zia Yusuf, Reform home affairs spokesperson. On the panel,
Defence spending and online media safety
Jun 14, 2026 · 59 min
Laura is joined by Lisa Nandy MP, culture secretary; James Cartlidge, shadow defence secretary; and Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, and first minister John Swinney s
Starmer reflects on ‘political realities’
Jun 21, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to the business secretary, Peter Kyle; the shadow chancellor, Mel Stride; former adviser to Keir Starmer, Paul Ovenden; former cabinet secretary, Lord Simon
Labour unites behind Andy Burnham
Jun 28, 2026 · 59 min
Victoria Derbyshire talks to deputy leader of the Labour Party Lucy Powell MP, housing secretary Steve Reed MP, shadow housing secretary James Cleverly MP and former chief of the d
Challenges for Burnham, and Farage's finances
Jul 5, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to James Murray, Lord Blunkett and Robert Jenrick. On the panel are Christiane Amanpour, Lord Gove and Steph Driver, former advisor to Sir Keir Starmer.
Chancellor Exclusive: Does Rachel Reeves have any regrets?
Jul 12, 2026 · 59 min
The big names behind the big stories. Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.
What Can We Expect From Andy Burnham?
Jul 19, 2026 · 59 min
Laura Kuenssberg talks to Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. On the panel are mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, former Conservative cabi