Andrew Bridgen ordered to pay Matt Hancock £40,000 following libel battle
Mr Bridgen wants to ‘clear his name’ after allegedly being accused of antisemitism in a social media post by Mr Hancock, the High Court has heard.
Mr Bridgen wants to ‘clear his name’ after allegedly being accused of antisemitism in a social media post by Mr Hancock, the High Court has heard.
He said his father was “a great man” after the Tory MP came in for some flack, before adding: “Especially as he remained loyal to his wife”.
The independent MP for North West Leicestershire is bringing a libel claim against the former health secretary.
Lord Pickles argues reform of the current vetting regime will ‘bring a sense to the system’.
Matt Hancock’s published diaries do not support his claim to have told the prime minister a lockdown was needed on March 13, the Covid inquiry heard.
The former health secretary said he concluded decisions on prioritising patients should be left up to doctors.
Lord Simon Stevens, who led NHS England, largely refused to criticise the former health secretary during his appearance before the Covid inquiry.
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