Summary of complaint
We received complaints from some people who were unhappy that Ben Elton featured on the panel and with comments he made as he reacted to Laura Kuenssberg’s interview with the Prime Minister.
Our response
Across the series, SundayΒ with Laura Kuenssberg features a wide range of guests, with a broad set of opinions on a variety of subject matters. The panel are selected to provide differing perspectives and because their experience and backgrounds can add insights which may be of interest to our audience.Β They are not chosen for their views on one particular issue.
Following Laura’s in-depth interview with the Prime Minister where he faced questions on Russia, plans for NHS staffing, and interest rates, Laura asked for the panel’s views on what they had just heard. It was made clear that Ben Elton has never been a supporter of the Conservative party enabling the audience to contextualise his remarks accordingly. We also heard from Luke Tryl, a former Conservative Party advisor and Director of More in Common, who gave us insight into what the public are currently thinking about politics and politicians which included some positive feedback about Rishi Sunak.