Vicki Young is a British journalist and presenter, politics live; deputy political editor for ABC News.
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Best Known For:The television program Politics Live
Breakthrough:Became BBC News chief political correspondent in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Vicki Young
- Full Name: Vicki Young
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television program Politics Live
- Current Employer: ABC News
- Birth Year: 1971
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Rae Stewart
- Specialization: Journalist, Correspondent, and TV Host
- Beats: Politics / Government
Vicki Young Age
Vicki Young is about 55 years old as of 2026. Vicki Young was born in 1971.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Truro High School for Girls and New Hall, University of Cambridge.
- Truro High School for Girls
- Period: Until 1988
- New Hall, University of Cambridge
Career & Work
Vicki Young's career includes news and reporting roles with BBC and BBC News, a news outlet.
Organization: BBC
Role: Presenter, Politics Live
Period: 2025–Present
Details: London, United Kingdom
Organization: BBC News
Role: Deputy Political Editor
Period: 2020
Details: London, United Kingdom
Organization: BBC News
Role: Chief Political Correspondent
Period: 2015–2020
Details: Westminster, London
Organization: BBC News
Role: BBC Breakfast Correspondent
Period: 2008–2011
Details: United Kingdom · Worked as a correspondent for BBC Breakfast.
Organization: BBC Wales
Role: Reporter
Period: Early career
Details: Wales · Began her BBC reporting career in Wales.
Organization: BBC News
Role: Political Correspondent
Details: Westminster, London · Joined the BBC's parliamentary team and contributed political reports to the One O'Clock News.
Rise to Fame
Vicki Young rose to prominence for her role on the television show Politics Live.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Politics Live, BBC Breakfast, and BBC News.
Television
- TV Show: Politics Live (Presenter, 2025-Present) — BBC Two weekday programme discussing British politics and current affairs
- TV Show: BBC Breakfast (Correspondent, 2008-2011) — BBC morning television news programme
- TV Show: BBC News (Deputy Political Editor and Political Correspondent) — Political reporting, analysis and election coverage
Radio
- Radio Program: Westminster Hour (Presenter and Contributor) — BBC Radio 4 political programming
Podcasts
- Podcast: Newscast (Political Contributor) — BBC podcast featuring news and political analysis
Notable Coverage
- United Kingdom general elections – BBC News – Has covered eight UK general elections during her BBC journalism career
- Brexit and parliamentary politics – BBC News – Reported on Brexit, political leadership and parliamentary developments
- Coronavirus pandemic and political decisions – BBC News – Reported on major UK political developments during the COVID-19 pandemic
Personal Information
- Full Name: Vicki Young
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1971
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Rae Stewart
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Rae Stewart (Spouse • Journalist and husband, who died in 2023.)
- Jo Coburn (Colleague • Predecessor as permanent presenter of BBC Two's Politics Live.)
- John Pienaar (Colleague • Predecessor as BBC News deputy political editor.)
