Laura Kuenssburg's 'disgraceful' Ed Davey dig leaves BBC viewers demanding axe

Ed Davey quizzed on post office scandal by Laura Kuenssberg

Carol Vorderman was among many who publicly opposed Laura Kuenssberg alleged sly dig toward the Liberal Democrat leader.

The 47-year-old BBC presenter interviewed Sir Ed Davey and began by explaining how the party had "ruthlessly targeted seats where the Conservatives had held them."

During her Sunday politics show, she added: "This election made history for all sorts of reasons, and when you put the votes together, the smaller parties got their highest ever share of the votes."

Laura added: "Maybe it was the bungee jumping, or maybe given that the Liberal Democrats want to change the voting system, ironically, perhaps they just learned how to play it better by ruthlessly targeting seats where the Conservatives had held them."

A video was then shown of Sir Ed and his party having a good time singing Sweet Caroline in a pub.

Carol Vorderman was among many who had publicly opposed Laura's comment (Image: BBC)

Introducing him, she said: "Well, there he is, Ed Davey, the happiest man in Britain.

“He looked like he was there, celebrating winning more than 70 seats, and he joined us this morning from southwest London.

“Ed Davey, congratulations, I suppose, on your more than 70 seats.”

Countdown star Carol, along with many fans, was irritated by Laura’s use of "I suppose" in her introduction.

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They called for her to be replaced by Victoria Derbyshire. One fan even branded the presenter “opinionated and often downright rude”.

Carol tweeted: "Time for #bbclaurak to become #bbcVictoriaD don’t you think? @vicderbyshire Quite extraordinary. Vic D is exceptional and gives them all a hard time if that is what’s needed.

“She knows her details and cuts through with any bias. BBC is lucky to have her." (sic)

Meanwhile, another viewer replied: “Diabolic introduction to her interview with Ed Davey from BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

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“No spoilers, but pay close attention to the end of the clip. Can't see anything to justify it.”

Another added: "If I were Ed Davey, I’d have said, 'What do you mean? It was a great achievement for us, and our strategy has worked wonders.' The challenge goes both ways."

A fourth reiterated: "'Congratulations...I suppose'. I think this sort of nonsense will be curtailed in coming months. I can't see the Tory donor/grandee cabal that's currently throttling the corporation retaining its influence for much longer. " (sic)

A fifth agreed: "I missed this bit of the programme this morning. Absolutely disgraceful from #LauraKuenssberg … she’s practically snarling as she says “Ed Davey, congratulations -I suppose” … get rid of her."

Another chimed in: "Dear @BBCNews .Please replace Laura Kuenssberg and Fiona Bruce with Victoria Derbyshire immediately. Kind regards The British viewers."

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Laura Kuenssburg's 'disgraceful' Ed Davey dig leaves BBC viewers demanding axe

Laura Kuenssburg's 'disgraceful' Ed Davey dig leaves BBC viewers demanding axe

Laura Kuenssburg's 'disgraceful' Ed Davey dig leaves BBC viewers demanding axe

Laura Kuenssburg's 'disgraceful' Ed Davey dig leaves BBC viewers demanding axe

Laura Kuenssburg's 'disgraceful' Ed Davey dig leaves BBC viewers demanding axe