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Paul Dacre: hacking claims 'grave, preposterous, deeply upsetting'

Pressgazette.Substack • February 11, 2026

Dacre has reiterated his Leveson Inquiry evidence that there was no hacking at the Mail under his watch. ... hacked , tapped and bugged on behalf of the ...

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Paul Dacre Responds to Hacking Allegations with Strong Denials Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre has publicly rejected recent allegations of hacking, describing them as 'grave, preposterous, and deeply upsetting.' He reiterated his previous statements made during the Leveson Inquiry, asserting that there was no hacking at the Mail during his tenure. The allegations include claims of 'blagging' confidential information and other unlawful activities. 2 sources 14

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