Politics 
Downing Street Rules Out Early General Election Alongside Brexit Announcement
Downing Street this morning emphatically ended speculation concerning the possibility of an early general election before the Brexit process begins.
Author Benedict Nicholson
Benedict Nicholson
Benedict is an interviewer, podcast leader, and is political writer and commentator. Benedict is also editor-at-large for Conatus News.
International
Eyes Right as Dutch Take to The Polls Today
Today marks a key day as a barometer of the future success of populism in Europe. In the first major European election of the post-Brexit, post-Trump era,…
Conatus News Podcast
Conatus News Podcast Episode 11: ‘Labour Party’s Future’
Benedict is joined by Dale Claridge, Leo Gibbons Plowright, and Paige Tracey to discuss the plight of the Labour party, what they should be doing about Brexit, and how they can win back the trust of voters.
Conatus News Podcast
Conatus News Podcast 10 With Haras Rafiq
Benedict is joined by Haras Rafiq the CEO of Quilliam to discuss Islam, radicalization, and the right to debate. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or…
Conatus News Podcast
Conatus News Podcast Episode 8 Roundtable
Benedict is joined by magician and writer Damon Conlan, and Jack Ravenhill for a roundtable about populism. Remember to subscribe in iTunes or soundcloud and leave…
Editorials
Why Trump’s New Visa Ban is Lunacy
Yesterday, President Trump signed yet another executive order, this time banning the issuance of new visas and the entry into the United States of anyone from…
Conatus News Podcast
Conatus News Podcast Episode 7 With Sadia Hameed
Sadia Hameed Joins Benedict to Discuss sex, consent and religion. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes or soundcloud and leave a good review.
Conatus News Podcast
Conatus News Podcast Episode 9 Roundtable
This time Benedict is joined by Carline Klijnman, Conatus editor in chief Benjamin David, and Dale Claridge to discuss Donald Trump’s first week as president. Don’t…
Conatus News Podcast
Conatus News Podcast Episode 6 With Kate Smurthwaite
Comedian Kate Smurthwaite joins Benedict to discuss free speech, online abuse, and pornography. Make sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and soundcloud and leave…
Conatus News Podcast
Conatus News Podcast Episode 5 With AC Grayling
Benedict is joined by Professor AC Grayling to discuss the new school the New College of Humanities, Education and Brexit. Don’t forget to subscribe in iTunes…