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EXCLUSIVE: Brits Spied on Racket, Other Journalists

Politics
United Kingdom
Started February 13, 2026

The Keir Starmer-aligned group Labour Together had former Racket editor Matt Taibbi and contributor Paul Holden investigated, then passed details to an office in the GCHQ, their NSA analog

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 13, 2026
Investigating journalists can be justified if national security is at risk, especially in an era of misinformation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 13, 2026
Government surveillance of journalists undermines press freedom and erodes public trust in democratic institutions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 13, 2026
Concerns about media bias should not lead to invasive investigations that threaten the independence of journalism.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 13, 2026
Transparency in government actions, including surveillance, is essential to prevent abuses of power and maintain accountability.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 13, 2026
The actions of Labour Together highlight the complex balance between safeguarding national interests and protecting journalistic integrity.
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