“One reason why so many people voted for Ukip is because the party leader Nigel Farage - despite having a public school education to rival his establishment rivals, and despite having five times stood for parliament himself - managed to persuade the electorate he was an ordinary bloke who'd stand you a pint (or two) at your local.”

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.