Sam Bright

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Sam is DeSmog’s UK Deputy Editor. He was previously the Investigations Editor of Byline Times and an investigative journalist at the BBC. He is the author of two books: Fortress London, and Bullingdon Club Britain.

onMay 1, 2025 @ 09:24 PDT

The U.S. private equity firm KKR contributed to the president’s swearing-in ceremony.

The U.S. private equity firm KKR contributed to the president’s swearing-in ceremony.
onApr 25, 2025 @ 02:59 PDT

Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy has been attempting to extract cash from fossil fuel executives.

Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy has been attempting to extract cash from fossil fuel executives.
onApr 23, 2025 @ 10:01 PDT

Warren Stephens made the donation alongside big tech firms and oil giants.

Warren Stephens made the donation alongside big tech firms and oil giants.
onApr 22, 2025 @ 08:42 PDT

The broadcaster has asked one of its leading current affairs hosts to stop presenting a show about heat pumps.

The broadcaster has asked one of its leading current affairs hosts to stop presenting a show about heat pumps.
onApr 14, 2025 @ 05:00 PDT

The Heritage Foundation helped to “design” the manifesto of candidate Sali Berisha, who is accused of corruption.

The Heritage Foundation helped to “design” the manifesto of candidate Sali Berisha, who is accused of corruption.
Series: MAGA
onApr 10, 2025 @ 21:00 PDT

The group plans to attract donations from U.S. backers allied to Donald Trump.

The group plans to attract donations from U.S. backers allied to Donald Trump.
onApr 3, 2025 @ 04:14 PDT

The UK media baron trebled his shareholding in Tesla, while his outlets pumped out pro-Musk content.

The UK media baron trebled his shareholding in Tesla, while his outlets pumped out pro-Musk content.
onMar 18, 2025 @ 09:33 PDT

The Tory leader was hosted by a firm that holds a major contract with one of the world’s biggest polluters.

The Tory leader was hosted by a firm that holds a major contract with one of the world’s biggest polluters.
onMar 14, 2025 @ 09:57 PDT

The group behind the radical Project 2025 agenda is increasingly turning its attention to Europe.

The group behind the radical Project 2025 agenda is increasingly turning its attention to Europe.
onMar 13, 2025 @ 09:03 PDT

The climate science denial group, which has been trying to make inroads into Europe, claims it has “strong” ties to “big individuals” in the U.S. administration.

The climate science denial group, which has been trying to make inroads into Europe, claims it has “strong” ties to “big individuals” in the U.S. administration.