Paul McMullan exposes tabloid journalism during its most ruthless era under Piers Morgan

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In his testimony at the Leveson Inquiry, Paul McMullan pulls back the curtain on tabloid journalism during its most ruthless era, pointing directly at Piers Morgan as a driving force behind the culture of "get the story at all costs."

McMullan recalls his first editor’s relentless pursuit of headlines, describing Morgan’s obsession with being “number one” and selling over 5 million copies a week—reaching nearly half the UK’s adult population. The sheer scale of influence wielded by McMullan and his colleagues made them some of the most powerful journalists in Britain.

But with that power came the willingness to cross ethical lines. McMullan’s testimony hints at the lengths the newsroom would go to under Morgan’s leadership, reflecting a culture that prioritised sensationalism over accountability.

This is tabloid journalism laid bare, as told by one of its key players. Watch the full clip and explore more in our Prince Harry’s War series with McMullan’s unapologetic memoir, Privacy is for PAEDOS.

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