Cathy Newman

Cathy Newman is the host of the prominent evening political broadcast, The Cathy Newman Show, on Sky News. Her appointment follows a distinguished twenty-year tenure at Channel 4 News, where she broke barriers as the first female co-anchor in the programme's history. Throughout her career, she has held senior roles at major publications including the Financial Times, where she served as chief political correspondent, and the Independent, covering the intersection of media and commerce. A formidable investigative journalist, she has been responsible for uncovering major stories ranging from illegal immigration at the Home Office to high-profile political arrests. Her expertise extends to long-form broadcasting, having spearheaded documentaries on education and policing, and co-hosting election night coverage for over a decade since 2010. She also led the Orwell Prize-nominated FactCheck project, providing rigorous analysis of national budgets, crime statistics, and government expenditure. Beyond her live news work, she is an established presence on BBC platforms such as Times Radio and Have I Got News For You. Her extensive experience reporting from Westminster and her history of holding the powerful to account make her an exceptional choice for audiences seeking a sharp, authoritative perspective on the current political and media landscape. On stage, Cathy Newman is best known for talks on Politics, Media and Journalism. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Media & Broadcasting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Cathy Newman is regularly booked for Awards Hosts, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Cathy Newman travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Cathy Newman would approach your audience.