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MP must cure deficiencies in claim against Matt Hancock

Summary by Ground News

Andrew Bridgen wants to clear his name after allegedly being accused of antisemitism in a social media post by Matt Hancock. The MP for North West Leicestershire is bringing a libel claim against Mr Hancock over a January 2023 tweet. Following a preliminary hearing in the case earlier this month, Mr Bridgen was ordered to pay �44,300 to the MP for West Suffolk.

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BBC News

MP must cure deficiencies in claim against Matt Hancock

A judge says Andrew Bridgen must pay 90% of Matt Hancock's legal costs.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Andrew Bridgen must pay Matt Hancock legal fees of £40,000 in libel claim

High court strikes out part but not all of Bridgen’s case and orders him to pay Tory MP’s costs

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Andrew Bridgen told to pay Matt Hancock legal fees of £40,000 in libel claim

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.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Andrew Bridgen ordered to pay Matt Hancock £44,000 in legal costs in libel fight

Following a preliminary hearing in the case earlier this month, Mr Bridgen was ordered to pay £44,300 to the MP for West Suffolk in a court order on Thursday.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Andrew Bridgen told to pay Matt Hancock legal fees of £40,000 in libel claim

MP Andrew Bridgen has been ordered to pay former health secretary Matt Hancock more than £40,000 in legal fees after an early stage of their libel battle.

1 month ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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