Matt Kennard is an English investigative journalist and author known for his critical reporting on global power structures and foreign policy. Born in London in 1983, Kennard has established himself as a prominent voice in investigative journalism, particularly focusing on issues related to national security, military affairs, and economic policy.
Matt Kennard Biography
Kennard's career began while he was still a student journalist. In 2006, he made headlines by accusing a Leeds University lecturer of racism, which led to an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today program. During his time as a student, he also wrote for Leeds Student and broke a story in UCLA's Daily Bruin about attempts to suppress the publication of Norman Finkelstein's book "Beyond Chutzpah".
After completing his education, Kennard worked as a staff writer for the Financial Times in both the US and UK. However, his experiences at the FT led him to become disillusioned with mainstream media's coverage of global affairs. In his book "The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs. the Masters of the Universe," Kennard describes how his time at the FT exposed him to the inner workings of high finance and the global elite, which he saw as waging a "prolonged war on the people of our world with the sole aim of pumping up their bottom line".
In 2019, Kennard co-founded Declassified UK, an investigative journalism website focusing on British military and foreign policy. As the head of investigations at Declassified UK, Kennard has continued to produce hard-hitting reports on sensitive topics. His work has sometimes led to controversy, such as when he published an investigation into a GCHQ schools program run by the UK National Cyber Security Centre, which resulted in GCHQ ceasing communication with him.
Kennard is the author of several books, including "Irregular Army: How the US Military Recruited Neo-Nazis, Gang Members, and Criminals to Fight the War on Terror" and "The Racket: A Rogue Reporter vs. the Masters of the Universe". These works reflect his critical stance on US foreign policy and global economic structures.
Throughout his career, Kennard has written for various publications, including The Guardian, The New Statesman, and The Intercept. He has also appeared on alternative media platforms like Novara Media.
Kennard's approach to journalism is characterized by a willingness to challenge established narratives and power structures. He has been vocal in his criticism of neoliberal economic policies, US military interventions, and what he sees as the complicity of mainstream media in perpetuating these systems.
In addition to his journalistic work, Kennard has called for significant social and political changes, including the abolition of the British monarchy and private schools. His father is the renowned artist Peter Kennard, known for his political artwork.
Matt Kennard Biography
Matt Kennard continues to be an influential voice in investigative journalism, consistently pushing for greater transparency and accountability in global affairs through his work at Declassified UK and his ongoing investigations into national security and foreign policy issues.
