Paul Holden

Paul Holden, investigative journalist and author of The Fraud, reveals how Morgan McSweeney rose through Labour and shaped Keir Starmer’s inner circle. He maps McSweeney’s ties to Peter Mandelson, Labour Together’s donor controversies, alleged PR investigations into reporters, and how influence was entrenched across the party. Short, sharp discussion of resignations, vetting failures and the political fallout.

In this insightful discussion, investigative journalist Paul Holden reveals shocking details behind Keir Starmer's ascent in the Labour Party. He delves into leaked documents exposing Morgan McSweeney's influential role and secret operations within Labour Together that sabotaged Corbyn. Holden discusses how McSweeney strategically weaponized the party bureaucracy, manipulated media narratives, and orchestrated public unity while executing covert agendas. His work uncovers a deeper crisis in British democracy and the implications of undeclared funds that threaten transparency.

Paul Holden, investigative journalist and author of The Fraud, speaks about being targeted after exposing undeclared political donations. He recounts legal battles, a US firm hired to probe reporters, and personal privacy intrusions. The conversation covers links between political funding networks, media manoeuvres to shape narratives, and the wider risks to democratic trust.