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Journalists Carole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes – with the help of Conservative party whistleblower Sergei Cristo – expose an alleged secret spy ring operating at the very heart of the British political system. This is the untold story of the most audacious Russian influence operation in British history. It involves honey traps, Russian agents and information warfare.

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As this tale of spies and influence at the heart of Westminster draws to a close, Carole, Peter and Sergei reflect on the story they’ve fought to uncover for so long. Meanwhile, The Guardian’s international correspondent Luke Harding shares his analy... more

On reading the Russia Report finally published by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) in the Summer of 2020, Sergei realises the significance of his experience with the Russian diplomat and MI5 eight years previously.

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Carole, Peter and Sergei are closing on the core of the Russian Westminster plot as they untangle the secrets around the parliamentary Russia Report. With Dominic Grieve, the former Conservative Attorney General and chairman of the Intelligence and S... more

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Sergei Cristo
Russian-born British citizen and whistleblower
Episode: Sergei Cristo versus the Security Service
Dominic Grieve
Former attorney general and chair of the Security and Intelligence Committee
Parliament
Episode: Follow the Money
Ed Lucas
Author and columnist, expert on British intelligence operations
Times newspaper
Episode: Follow the Money
Christopher Steele
Former head of MI6's Russia desk and intelligence expert
Orbis Intelligence
Episode: Follow the Money
Aaron Banks
Businessman and major financier of the Brexit campaign.
Episode: Honey Pots and Stalin's Vodka
Oleg Gordievsky
Former KGB colonel and British intelligence source.
Episode: Honey Pots and Stalin's Vodka
Mike Hancock
Former Liberal Democrat MP involved in the espionage accusations.
Episode: Honey Pots and Stalin's Vodka
Katya Zatulivetia
Accused Russian spy who worked for a British MP, embroiled in a controversial trial.
Episode: Honey Pots and Stalin's Vodka
Chris Bryant
Labour MP who discusses the implications of espionage in politics.
Episode: Honey Pots and Stalin's Vodka

Hosts

Carole Cadwalladr
Journalist and investigative journalist known for her Orwell Prize-winning work. She focuses on political scandals and cases of media integrity.
Peter Jukes
Co-founder and executive editor passionate about presenting political narratives through compelling storytelling, acclaimed for previous investigative podcasts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Keep up the pressure

    Thank you to everyone involved in this first rate and informative series. Just back from Aus and finally caught with the last few episodes. If the publication of the Russia Report wasn’t significant before… it is absolutely essential now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wycombian
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Outstanding journalism and courageous whistleblowing - binge worthy podcast!

    Huge thanks to Carole and Peter for all your diligent and tenacious work to uncover the truth and bring it to light.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pollyhipfire
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Exemplary work.

    This is what podcasts are for, an example of assiduous journalistic research and patriotic bravery. Highly recommended.

    Thanks to all concerned.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seagull Gooner
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Brilliant Journalists telling a great story

    An almost unbelievable but true story, great characters and storytelling. This podcast was so good! Since stuff keeps happening, I hope we have a season 2!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    isabelaa
    France7 months ago
  • Outstanding

    I came across this after another UK journalist mentioned Carole. For anyone shocked by current events- where the US President is essentially operating as a Russian asset - don’t be. This fills in the holes, from the early days of Russian agents partying with bloggers to better understand social media, connections between agents and the right wing of UK politics to the US elections, it’s all here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monkeyboy1234567
    United States7 months ago

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The hosts, Carole and Peter, are praised for their investigative rigor and bravery in tackling complex issues.
The storytelling is compelling, and many call it necessary listening for those concerned about democracy.
Listeners describe the content as first-rate journalism that uncovers vital truths about Russian influence in UK politics.
Some comments express frustration with repetitive content between episodes, but overall sentiment remains very positive.

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#117
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Apple Podcasts
#244
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#121
Philippines/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#231
Austria/News/Politics

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Q: What led you to raise concerns about Conservative Friends of Russia?
Sergei Cristo became increasingly suspicious of the organization's activities and the composition of its board, leading him to compile a dossier of concerns.
A Meeting at the Carlton Club
Q: What was Nalobin trying to get out of Sergei during their meeting?
Nalobin was asking about political rivalries and seeking information about setting up connections between MPs and Russian businesses.
A Meeting at the Carlton Club
Q: What kind of work were you doing for the Russians then inside the MI5?
The respondent indicated they passed information almost exclusively about German intelligence services.

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What is Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes reveal a deep exploration of Russian espionage and influence operations within British politics, particularly detailing how Russian agents have infiltrated key political arenas. Key figures include investigative journalists and Conservative whistleblower Sergei Cristo, who highlight alarming connections between Russian wealth and political maneuvering. A focus is on the interplay between Russia and the UK's political landscape during significant events like Brexit and the ongoing war in Ukraine, showcasing instances of manipulation, funding, and intelligence activities that have gone largely unnoticed by authorities. Notably, the narrative captures the urgent need for transparency and accountability as it outlines connections b... more

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