Why subscribe?

In case you’re not sure who I am, let me give you the quick rundown.

I’m an investigative journalist and current affairs writer. I’ve worked with the New York Times, the Guardian, the Mirror, the New European, Novara Media, New Statesman, Led By Donkeys and a bunch of other outlets. I’ve also written a couple of books (which you can find here and here).

I started this Substack because – as is blindingly obvious – there’s a major democratic crisis happening in the UK and much of the West.

Through my investigations, I’ve seen how big money interests are corrupting the fabric of our institutions – rigging politics in their favour and turbocharging the rise of the far-right.

Indeed, I’m probably best known for my stories revealing the billions in PPE contracts awarded to Tory friends and donors during the pandemic. I was the first journalist to expose the £100 million+ contracts awarded to Michelle Mone’s firm, PPE Medpro.

Trump, Musk and Farage are on the march – followed closely by Badenoch and an increasingly radicalised Conservative Party. Investigative journalism exposing their funding sources, their plans, and their networks has never been more important.

Please subscribe and help me to continue holding them to account.

Endorsements of my work

“One of our finest investigative journalists.”
Peter Oborne

“One of the best reporters of his generation.”
John Sweeney

“I’ve been really impressed by Sam’s work – persistently finding story after story exposing wrongdoing and hypocrisy at the highest level. A name to watch!”
Carole Cadwalladr

“I have drawn heavily on his tireless work and heartily recommend his book, Bullingdon Club Britain.”
James O’Brien

“A new and vital force in journalism, Bright’s well-crafted investigations and political scoops have already won him plaudits. His reports have forced government ministers on to the defensive and left the mainstream media trailing in his wake, playing desperate catch up.”
Matthew Wright