10 Times Ian Hislop Destroyed Politicians

He's never afraid to stand up for what's right. For this video, WatchMojoUK looks at 10 Times Ian Hislop Destroyed Politicians. We're looking at times Hislop went after the government and MPs who have betrayed the public, across the political benches. Let us know in the comments what YOU think about Ian Hislop and Private Eye.
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[@WatchMojoUK]

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[@sararichardson737]

Mogg!

[@charlesm9190]

David Cameron

[@terrysanderson5950]

Prime Andrew.

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

The whole tory government and the criminals respionsible for the lies about Brexit!

[@johnallen7807]

Neil Kinnock (sorry Lord) the man who said the thought of a peerage made him sick, Jeremy Corbyn the friend of baby killers, Arthur Scargill the man who lives in a luxury flat in the Barbican paid for by his union and, of course, Dianne Abbott the anti-private school MP who sent her son to private school!!!

[@chrismamo1992]

Thank God for people like him.

[@otarisuxiashvili22]

hes an idiot leftist hes sych an idiot he probably doesnt know hes one ... definitely has nothing to do with god

[@user-ro9ek8cb7p]

Ian Hislop is one of a very few who genuinely give journalism a good name.

[@donmongoose]

This. I don't agree with some of his points but good lord do we really need people like him right now. Journalists have their own bias and that's fine, but sadly the days of people having the moral standards to call out both sides when they do objectively bad things will die with his generation.

[@LiveDonkeyDeadLion]

Just imagine if every journalist was as brave as Ian Hislop

[@vanessamaldonado5877]

IDK Ian as an anchor but tell me where he stands in the Israeli genocide against Gazans and I will tell you how brave he really is.

[@ardalire651]

Hislop and Private Eye have stood firmly against the Israeli government and have printed multiple calls for a cease fire in Gaza. Maybe try Googling people before you virtue signal. You're not fit to clean Hislop's boots, and he's a hundred times braver than any performative keyboard warrior. @@vanessamaldonado5877

[@LiveDonkeyDeadLion]

@@vanessamaldonado5877 easy, he said there should be a ceasefire. You should really try watching HIGNFY and maybe reading Private Eye, you’d learn a lot

[@duncbee]

@@vanessamaldonado5877 You mean he has to agree with you. Yes that's open and honest isn't it. It doesn't matter what his opinion is he'll have come to it for after reasoned consideration you might not agree with him but as with any difference of opinion you should respect his.

[@vanessamaldonado5877]

@@duncbee "It doesnt matter what his opinion is, he'll have come to it for after reasoned consideration, you might not agree with him but as with any difference of opinion you should respect his opinion to justify or not the Holocaust". Yes there are things you cannot just say "its just a difference of opinion bro", there are objectively bad things like genocide, and going against the status quo of unconditional support to Israel even as it is sanctioned by the ICJ as "plausibly commiting genocide" would be bravery.

[@gwilsonathome]

Ian is too intelligent for these muppets. I love to watch him strip away the spin and state the reality. Long may it continue.

[@martinconnors5195]

Well said

[@gardengnome2409]

A true legend.

[@silversurfer8278]

It isn't just his intelligence - it is his unrelenting search for truth, and his deep insight into hidden agendas. Hislop is a brilliant-cut diamond within journalism.

[@michaelb2859]

What worries me is that HIGNFY, Hislop and Private Eye are pretty much the only serious challengers to the political establishment. We need his combative honesty so very much.

[@Twowings2fly]

Ian Hislop is a legend.

[@kerraptregolls4929]

In his own lifetime xx

[@bigkuriboh3814]

Meh, he is a big ideologue but he is a very funny guy 😂😊

[@jimsouthlondon7061]

Not as good a Guido Fawkes

[@angelapickering3780]

Love Ian Hislop!

[@davidb9059]

Top

[@jeanmyers1787]

Ian Hislop is a natural treasure. I wonder if he ever wakes up in the night confused and sweating because he’s had a nightmare in which he’s Piers Morgan ?

[@JamesKennedy33]

National treasure* 😂😂

[@dismalfist]

Yeah that too. @@JamesKennedy33 👍

[@MVK123]

"Natural"?? 😂

[@peterrenn6341]

When IH was appointed editor of Private Eye at the tender age of 26, outgoing editor Richard Ingrams explained it was because "Ian is the most fiercely moral man I know". The Eye has been in excellent hands ever since.

[@chrishughes3405]

Ian has a good brain and integrity. Shouldn't be so rare. 😞

[@craigchampagne7797]

He aint left, he aint right. Hes honest. Hero.

[@timlewis1165]

Always makes me chuckle that politicians continue to underestimate Ian Hislop, in this video Patel tried to patronise him. She lost, bug time. He's a clever, sincere, honest and detailed individual who does his homework. You take him on at your peril, oh you missed Archer BTW, although appreciate was a while ago!

[@kyorin6526]

Mick Lynch also crucifies them in the same way, just by knowing his subject. I suprised that Chris Philp had the front to go on TV every again after Mick, on live TV, said to his face "YOU ARE A LIAR". Mick was correct of course.

[@colinbaker3916]

@@kyorin6526Not when he’s asked about Brexit. It was a joy seeing him rinse Madeley and Morgan, but once his Lexiter beliefs are mentioned, he changes the subject. Still, unlike Corbyn, he’s honest about being a Lexiter.

[@derek1012011]

Ian is a true hero. Always fighting for the truth. We need people like him to make a real difference in this country.

[@MichaelJ44]

State media journalists don’t always bring the truth. Sorry

[@elliottprice6084]

I love Ian Hislop's fearlessness taking on MPs. He's a legend

[@julianedge6431]

I'd vote for Hislop as Prime Minister and allow him to choose his own Government.

[@aidanodonovan3626]

I reckon even Paul Merton would!

[@finjay21fj]

Ian would choose exactly right for the ppl, but it's not based on us, it's based on them. Don't vote, snub them out.

[@no-oneman.4140]

It's to our country's shame that there aren't more like Mr Hislop, he has more integrity, balls and intelligence than all the present MP's put together. He'd be my Prime Minister tomorrow, unfortunately for us he's too savvy to do it.

[@aidanodonovan3626]

He couldn't afford the pay cut! I'd vote for him.

[@foolbritannia956]

Hates injustice like every right minded person no matter the political party. Power to you Ian, bring them to account name and shame what they are up to allegedly serving you

[@TheReginagiovanna]

How many ways can I say I love Ian Hislop? I'm 80 and have been following him FOREVER. Thank God we have him and others like him. Top of my best in this country person Love him

[@rosalindowens3079]

He's brilliant. Long may he live! 🎉❤

[@dylanince2074]

As an aspiring journalist this is why i love Ian Hislop. He is brave, calls out scandals and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty.

[@tenkloosterherman]

Clips like this also show why Ian Hislop has been one of the pillars of "Have I Got News For You" for 33 years.

[@chrislickorish6933]

Been an avid reader of Private Eye for decades. The man is truly a national treasure and superb at pointing out media and political hypocrisy.

[@Kels1701e]

If only more journalists were like Ian

[@baronburch6702]

Ian Hislop, telling it the way it really is, rather than sucking up to political liars of either party as the media does. Want the truth. Buy Private Eye. Just look up what Mr Bates of PO fame said of them.

[@papylecelte9916]

Ian Hislop is the best. He is able to point the twisted nonsense with a touch of humor.

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

Ian Hislop is brilliant. We need to see more of him.

[@sarkybugger5009]

Ian Hislop and Private Eye are national treasures. Get the news that the rest try to ignore, or bury, and have a good laugh while you're about it. 75p a week, delivered to your door, fortnightly.

[@barneyburnham2673]

I agree with everything you say in praise of Private Eye, but I have to correct you on the price. It's not £0.75 a week. With an annual subscription, it's more like £1.75, still great value. Non-subscription cover price is £2.99.

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@barneyburnham2673 You are correct, it's not 75p a week. I renewed my annual subscription last month, for £38, and £38 / 52 = £0.73 a week Worth every penny.

[@alexnowis2468]

We need more people like Hislop, the guy is an absolute legend.

[@jeanmoore3997]

Ian Hislop verses Paula Vennels, can't wait 😂

[@tenkloosterherman]

Ian Hislop is a wondeful supporter of what Britain ought to be. Private Eye is but one example of this, but his public appearances are excellent. Exposing hypocrisy is what he does best

[@exdoode]

I think of Ian Hislop as the Noble Man of the People.

[@acrodave9287]

Good old Ian Hislop! I'll never be able to see Dangermouse again without thinking that the real hero was actually Penfold.

[@theoharisdeligiannides1794]

We need more people like Ian in this world

[@garetteasdale7064]

Ian is a national treasure. keep up the good work, Mr Hislop.

[@petra68Klose]

Let Ian speak!

[@ArtemisShanks]

You can just string together clips of Hislop without the commentary.

[@memkiii]

Not without a copyright strike.

[@brianrayner6451]

We need more people like Ian Hislop and Martin Lewis

[@andybrown4284]

Hislop is one of the voices that have been speaking about the postmasters for about as long as the scandal has existed. Given how outspoken he is about tories of both red and blue variety and the bias the bbc has towards westminster it's amazing he's not been benched or blacklisted outside HIGNFY

[@willkriel-hartley1156]

Ian Hislop is an absolute legend. No mucking about.

[@RobbiSiKK]

Ian is a National Treasure

[@brigittapayne6203]

My husband reads Private Eye regularly and Ian really does good and honest reporting well ahead of the Media

[@dmisso42]

I'm Australian of Anglo Australian descent. I lived in England for 20 years during which time I saw the rise of Thatcher and her destructive Privatisation of so many of the Socialist policies of Wilson and the Left. I've also been a subscriber to Private Eye (and, back home in a country in which successive Governments have followed the Thatcherist doctrine, still am). Without the sanity of people like Hislop we can only look forward to an ever-worsening socialist collapse.

[@davidclinton5609]

Ian Hislop rocks. We need more !

[@neilburns8869]

I honestly believe that Ian Hislop was one of those people savvy enough to see right through the Brexit nonsense for what it really was and that is why he wisely chose Remain but unfortunately far too many of UK electorate had been hoodwinked into voting Leave by various unscrupulous right-wing clowns.

[@angelapickering3780]

Yes! I voted leave because £30,000,000 would go to the NHS weekly. (Yes I know I should have done more research beforehand)

[@johnbuoy1401]

Dry your eyes mate

[@ianmangham4570]

Patel is a monster.

[@keithpanton7486]

And sadly, the Tories have far worse in their ranks, as they have to scrape the barrel each time they need to replace someone.

[@ianmangham4570]

@@keithpanton7486 Truth 🙏

[@Azphreal]

Ian is a legend. A highly intelligent person who knows what he is talking about. Private Eye readers knew all about the post office scandel and the government had the same information but it was only after the show when the UK population as a whole found out did the government start to do anything about it.

[@Tom_murray89]

He deserves a honour for services to holding the government to account

[@neilburns8869]

Ian Hislop quite rightly dubbed Patel as Priti Awful following her accusations of bullying from a civil servant inside the Home Office, and it seems as she's someone who is just hellbent on trying to make a name for herself no matter who gets caught up in the crossfire. Extremely selfish woman.

[@VadoVoodoo]

She's always been an evil witch.

[@joebrowne9217]

Has he got news for us! Am and always will be an admirer of Ian's talent. Calls it as it is. Keep at it ian

[@stephenjameslawley3731]

We need lots more of the like of Mr hislop

[@kbiggs49]

We need people like Ian Hislop more power to him.

[@gavintillman1884]

He’s brilliant. Many m as I stream journalists utterly fail to hold politicians to account and he shows them how it’s done.

[@Adamax93]

Hislop for the head of the BBC. He’s the only one I trust.

[@deiniolbythynnwr926]

Claims to have known all sorts yet sat next to Jimmy Saville no problem. He's a fraud and a hypocrite. He's like every other w*anker at the BBC.

[@Zhadnost]

This doesn't even touch on some of his incredible performances in front of select committees. Legend.

[@GaryFuller]

Ian Hislop is a national treasure.

[@warlock12uk]

Ian Hislop is in a strange position. As the editor of Private Eye, and team captain on Have I Got News For You, he has become a mainstay of the British entertainment industry. He is an ex public school boy, and as such is expected by the majority of people to behave in a certain manner, exhibiting certain political opinions. He is also expected to be FUNNY. However... As the editor of a satirical magazine, one of the original writers on Spitting Image, and a highly educated individual, he can see the injustice and pomposity across ALL political affiliations and has no fear in attacking them on whichever platform is available to him. I would vote this man into power. But only if Paul Merton was Home Secretary.

[@rjy8960]

It's a shame that Private Eye don't put publish a dumbed-down double-spaced "Daily Mail" colouring book tabloid version to educate some of the red-top readers. Maybe then people might actually start to get what is going on in the UK. Hislop is a legend.

[@stevecarter529]

Calling, those who should know better, out. Telling the truth about those in whatever, being government or private office. Asking the questions, and getting the answers. For all this we thank you Ian Hislop.

[@user-gt2hr8yk4x]

So much respect for Hislop. Thank you Ian.

[@jonathanthompson3260]

Ian Hislop is great. In the the past he was the person who pointed out in a round about way that Jeffrey Archer was a lying, cheating crook. 2 or 3 years later, Archer was taken to Court and found guilty of being a lying, cheating crook and sent to jail.

[@lakhbirbhandal1367]

Ian is an intelligent, honest and sincere gentleman

[@MsDebSteeves]

Ian Hislop is a national treasure...

[@Prescotian31]

Ian Hislop is the real, genuine national treasure in our time not flouncing actors and thier like!

[@lyndahuebner2052]

He's the personification of integrity.

[@ubillin62]

Ian Hislop is a National Treasure

[@Kingtrollface259]

National treasure ,need more like him

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Ian deals in outrage whoever leads the country. I approve

[@rgarlinyc]

Ian Hislop is a champion among men - Britain should be extremely grateful both that he exists and that speaks without fear or favor!

[@MrAbcdef098]

We definitely need more people like him he has balls

[@julianaylor4351]

Every country needs someone like Ian Hislop. It's only a pity that some countries, don't have a system that allows for it, or anyone like him.

[@philipsmith7913]

I remember being shocked when he was appointed Editor of Private Eye when Richard Ingrams retired. Surely such a young shaver could not hope to manage such a post. How wrong was I. For a start he got sued less often! His devotion to investigative journalism has been proven many times, not least by the Post Office debacle (together with Computer Weekly). However, he has/retains a great sense of humour although I love seeing his righteous anger when dealing with self-serving, slimy politicians.

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

Ian Hislop tells it as it is. He goes straight for the jugular- no matter how high and mighty their tinpot "Title" may be. We need more people like him-people not afraid to challenge those in authority, when that authority has been used wrongly.

[@mrtecsom6951]

Ian Hislop is as clever as someone with 2 heads. Wish I was a tenth as smart 😞

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

I wish a long and healthy socially active life to Ian Hislop. Journalist par excellence!

[@jaywalker3087]

I've been following Eye since the 60's. Ian is truthful. Thats what makes him stand out...

[@taffy3350]

he should be the house speaker

[@brockit79]

Ian Hislop is nothing short of a national treasure, good on him - more journalists should be calling nonsense out instead of pandering to politicians.

[@simonpotter7534]

Been a fan of Private Eye and Ian Hislop for a long time. A journalist told me once that PE was the publication that would print stories that the news paper would ignore.

[@SteveTrimmer]

Hislop is basically a god at this point. Huge respect for this razor-witted man.

[@theroebuck45]

Great man Private Eye should be read by everyone .The only honest newspaper in the UK.

[@andystocks3252]

Ian Hislop is, by far and away, the most powerful voice for justice and tolerance in this country. He consistently calls out politicians, local council leaders, business leaders for the crooked and fraudulent behaviours that seem, in today’s climate, to be acceptable, nay expected! To say he should become a senior political figure, maybe even lead a political party, is extremely tempting. However, the UK public need someone like Hislop sat outside the tent pissing in! Long may his bladder need emptying!!

[@bettersteps]

I had never heard of Ian before watching this video. ....I like this guy. I really like this guy. The truth is a beautiful thing.

[@kcvfr400]

Don't always agree with his views. But hugely admire his integrity. Private eye under him is one of the few written press that you can trust. To not be tempted to spin or lie for outrage and sales like the trash newspapers, that's a man with a real legacy

[@gingervirus2988]

Ian’s fearless battle for honesty, integrity and decency in politics and industry is beyond extraordinary. I’ve always thought that Speakers of the House of Commons should demonstrate the balls that he does in calling out liars, obsfucators and self-aggrandisement

[@vivianwallwood]

Deserves a knighthood, although I don't think he'd accept it if he was offered one

[@daltonadams4672]

Britain needs more Hislop.

[@robjackson9943]

Why aren't people like Mr Hislop running the country ....

[@alexroutmaster]

Go Ian

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

Ian really kicks sanctimonious arse.

[@racerroy1]

We need more like 'Ian' to keep people in line.

[@glodglodson7710]

One of the best political commentators and humorists around

[@chriscunningham7155]

Thank you Ian, if you want to take a punt at standing for election, you have my vote mate

[@stinkfoot9776]

Thank goodness for him.

[@Quevallyn]

Ian Hislop - national treasure.

[@michaelmccann1815]

Ian Hislop has the voice and the position to tell it like it is.

[@cllc3674]

6:13 if it worked as a deterrent then there wouldnt be a crime, nor a trial, and therefore no false imprisonment. But apparently that's too difficult for the average BBC viewer to understand.

[@user-cj6yw5fu4l]

Ian Hislop is terrific

[@jacquelinevanwickevoortcro1274]

Yes total respect for Ian

[@quintuscrinis8032]

10 times Ian Hislop destroyed politicians - I mean that is basically his job and the main reason for his being.

[@nicholasdickens2801]

He’s an absolute treasure. ❤😂🎉😅😊