Keir Starmer-tied think tank paid PR firm to target The Grayzone

The Grayzone says it is unclear why it became a "significant person of interest," but links the targeting to an information‑war network involving figures such as Amil Khan of Valent Projects and others who have previously sought to demonetize or deplatform the outlet.

“A shadowy think tank run by British PM Keir Starmer’s top strategist has been exposed for paying a PR firm to spy on journalists including me and the outlet I write for, The Grayzone”

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The Grayzone details prior exposures of Amil Khan and a purported plot with Paul Mason to legally and financially squeeze the outlet.

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The author says he was detained at Luton International Airport in May 2023 and that APCO initiated its covert investigation six months later.

APCO is now under formal investigation for potential standards breaches by Britain's Public Relations and Communication Association.

The Grayzone says it sought comment from APCO’s London chief Tom Short and received an automated reply saying he was in the US.

APCO has otherwise remained silent, according to the article.