A tireless campaigner for justice
Paul Foot (1937-2004) was a British investigative journalist known for his relentless pursuit of justice and exposure to corruption. A staunch socialist, he wrote for Private Eye and The Guardian, uncovering political scandals and miscarriages of justice.
His work on cases like the Bridgewater Four and Lockerbie bombing showcased his commitment to truth. Foot was also a vocal critic of capitalism, authoring books such as Who Killed Hanratty? and The Murder of Stephen Lawrence.
A lifelong campaigner for workers’ rights and press freedom, he remains a revered figure in British journalism.
Journalist
A prolific writer for the Daily Mirror, Private Eye, the Guardian and Socialist Worker, Foot’s investigations broke numerous major stories.
Socialist
For nearly fifty years, he was the scourge of corrupt politicians and dodgy businessmen, a champion of the underdog and a supporter of workers everywhere.
Author
His many books ranged from how politicians used race to win, miscarriages of justice, the politics of poetry and the failure of the vote to deliver for ordinary people.
Life
Born in 1937 in Palestine into a “privileged” upbringing he became a committed and active socialist.