Harry Yorke

Harry Yorke is a journalist who was investigated by Labour Together, a think tank that played a significant role in Keir Starmer's rise to power. He is newsworthy because of recent revelations surrounding this investigation, which made what are being described as "baseless claims" about journalists, including Yorke, who were scrutinizing the think tank. The investigation was commissioned in 2023 by Josh Simons, then associated with Labour Together and later a Cabinet Office minister. Simons has since resigned after it was revealed he falsely linked journalists to a “pro-Kremlin” network. The controversy has led to calls for an inquiry into the commissioning of the report and its implications, placing pressure on Keir Starmer due to the close ties between Labour Together and his leadership. Yorke's experience highlights concerns about potential attempts to suppress journalistic scrutiny of influential political organizations.