Mehdi Hasan Launches New Media Platform to Challenge Traditional Media Dominance
In a move described as a major shake-up in Britain’s media landscape, prominent British journalist Mehdi Hasan has officially announced the launch of Zeteo UK, a new media platform aimed at providing a bold journalistic alternative that challenges traditional media frameworks and prevailing narratives within British news outlets.
The British launch is backed by an impressive roster of some of the country’s most influential journalists and media figures, many of whom are known for their strong advocacy of human rights, minority rights, and the Palestinian cause.
The platform’s founding lineup includes:
- Owen Jones – the well-known journalist and author recognized for his progressive views.
- Sangita Myska – the former LBC Radio presenter whose departure from the station sparked widespread debate.
- Shehab Khan – broadcaster and former journalist at ITV News.
- David Aaronovitch – veteran British journalist and prominent political commentator.
- Grace Blakeley – journalist and economic researcher.
- Mehdi Hasan – founder and president of Zeteo.
Mehdi Hasan: We Have Come to Revolutionize a Broken Media Landscape and Confront Racism
In a strongly worded statement reflecting the platform’s ambitions, Mehdi Hasan, President of Zeteo, said: “Zeteo is coming to Britain to revolutionize the country’s broken media landscape. We are bringing fearless independent journalism to Britain. We do not bow to political pressure, nor do we serve corporate interests. We are committed to delivering bold journalism—nothing less.”
Those behind the platform, as well as many of its supporters, have made it clear that one of the primary motivations for launching Zeteo UK at this moment is the urgent need for a strong media outlet capable of challenging what they describe as “lazy anti-Muslim racism and Islamophobia” practiced or enabled by some figures within Britain’s traditional media. The platform also seeks to provide fair and independent coverage of minority rights and the struggles of marginalized communities around the world.
From America to Britain: Expanding a Rapid Global Success
The launch of Zeteo UK marks the British expansion of the original project founded by Mehdi Hasan in the United States in early 2024.
The American edition of the platform quickly achieved significant success, gaining substantial political and demographic influence within a short period. It attracted hundreds of thousands of subscribers through its hard-hitting interviews, television programs, and podcasts featuring leading thinkers, politicians, and activists whose voices were often marginalized by mainstream corporate media.
Today, the platform aims to replicate that success in Britain and establish itself as a major force within the rapidly growing independent media sector, guided by a simple philosophy: “Serious journalism and the pursuit of truth without dictates.”
BIG NEWS!
We just (soft) launched Zeteo UK, a new standalone publication from Zeteo based in the UK, covering the UK.It’s our first international expansion, with big-name contributors and reporters.
Check out the trailer below and then subscribe to Zeteo UK (link in reply): pic.twitter.com/6oVxjLMm9n
— Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan) June 9, 2026
How to Follow and Support the Platform
For audiences seeking in-depth journalism that is unafraid of scrutiny and accountability, it is now possible to subscribe to and follow all of Zeteo UK’s programs, analysis, and exclusive news coverage through the platform’s official website.
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