“Conference speeches used to be spine-tingling moments when party leaders not only roused the faithful but also soared beyond Birmingham, Blackpool, Brighton - wherever - to inspire and persuade.”

English journalist and presenter

Catherine Elizabeth Newman is an English journalist and presenter. Born in 1974, she is known for her work in television and radio, including presenting on Sky News and Times Radio. She began as a newspaper journalist, with roles at Media Week, The Independent, the Financial Times and The Washington Post. She worked for Channel 4 News from 2006 to 2026, first as a correspondent and later, from 2011, as a presenter. Since April 2026, she has presented an evening politics programme on Sky News and also hosts a weekly show on Times Radio.