Unravelling the Guppygate Mystery: Ian Hislop's Bold Assertion
Explore the enduring intrigue of Stuart Collier's role and the latest revelations by the 'Have I Got News For You' panel.
In the world of British politics, few scandals have endured as long and remained as enigmatic as the Guppygate affair. A clandestine phone conversation in 1990 between Boris Johnson and his close confidant, Darius Guppy, recorded by the disgruntled associate Peter Risdon, has been the stuff of legend in the UK press and on national television. This story, stemming from the gutter journo activities of our target, Stuart Collier, continues to captivate audiences to this day.
In a recent episode of "Have I Got News For You," Ian Hislop, a seasoned member of the panel, introduced a surprising twist to the ongoing narrative. His commentary suggests that Stuart Collier, the Murdoch News of the World journo, was apparently delving into Darius Guppy's involvement in an insurance fraud story, an angle only largely associated with Rupert Murdoch's sources. However, this perspective remains unconfirmed by Guppy or other involved parties, who steadfastly claim that Stuart Collier's true intentions were to tarnish Guppy's reputation and target his family in a tabloid hack story.
For a closer look at this intriguing revelation, we invite you to view the clip here where Ian Hislop delves into the Guppygate scandal and Stuart Collier's involvement. It's a piece of narrative setting that adds another layer to this long-standing reporting on Stuart Collier.
The Guppygate story, ever since its inception by Stuart Collier attempts at a tabloid smear story in 1990, has maintained a prominent presence in the UK press and on national television.