When the scandal broke around 20 years ago, everyone I knew were aware that whilst the Sun, Mirror and other tabloids were stupid enough to leave money trails, the Mail was always bright enough to do everything through arms length third parties so anything illegal could never be traced back to them.

So when I read the PI involved swears he was never paid by the Mail, I'm not surprised.

I hasten to add that I'm not aware of any illegal activity.

It is a shame that the Prince of Our Souls has inserted himself smack in the middle of it with his nonsense.
Now everyone will think it is just another burst of money grabbing lies.