The Sky news presenter on her favourite politicians, being offered a cabinet position and what advice she’d give Boris Johnson
Wigan-born Kay Burley started out in journalism aged 17, reporting for her local newspaper. She joined TV-AM in 1985 before being poached by Sky News ahead of the channel’s 1989 launch. Now 59, she hosts Kay Burley@Breakfast (Sky News, Monday to Thursday) and has become known for her no-holds-barred political interviews.
It’s been a busy year in politics. Enjoyed it?It’s been a rollercoaster ride, and I’ve had to buckle up at times, but I’ve enjoyed every second. I started the year with an afternoon show and ended it by grilling politicians for breakfast.