BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg message gaffe

Briefing notes mistakenly being sent to ex-PM meant it was not right for the interview to go ahead', says presenter

The BBC has cancelled a prime-time interview with Boris Johnson after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent the former prime minister her briefing notes.

Kuenssberg said she sent Johnson the notes in a message meant for my team". The former BBC political editor said it was embarrassing and disappointing", adding the error meant it was not right for the interview to go ahead".