Miriam Cates has spoken ahead of her presenting debut this morning on Britain's Newsroom.

After losing her seat as Tory MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Cates has made the move to join the GB News family hosting with Ben Leo today.

A former secondary school science teacher and business owner, she focuses on education, family policy, and social mobility.

Cates is vocal about strengthening traditional family values and improving educational standards. She has been involved in various parliamentary committees, addressing issues such as online safety and tech regulation.

Known for her advocacy of local issues, she has worked tirelessly towards improving infrastructure and public services in her constituency.

Her work reflects a commitment to conservative principles and community-focused governance.

Speaking to GB News members, she said: "Hi, I'm Miriam Cates, and it's my first day for today, presenting Britain's newsroom with Ben Leo.

"I'm really excited, a little bit nervous. I'm most worried about reading the autocue and knowing when it's my turn, but I'm most looking forward to getting into some of the really big stories today.

"It's a great day for my first day with the news from America about Joe Biden. So very much excited."