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Andrew Bridgen told to 'remedy deficiencies' in libel claim against Matt Hancock as parts of case struck out

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Andrew Bridgen wants to "clear his name" after Matt Hancock allegedly accused him of antisemitism in a "malicious" social media post. The January 2023 tweet followed Mr Bridgen, a former Tory MP who now sits as an independent, posting a comment about COVID-19 vaccines. Mr Hancock wrote on Twitter that "disgusting and dangerous antisemitic, anti-vax" theories are unacceptable and have "absolutely no place in our society"

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Andrew Bridgen told to 'remedy deficiencies' in libel claim against Matt Hancock as parts of case struck out

A judge "struck out" certain parts of Andrew Bridgen's case against Matt Hancock but did not dismiss the whole claim, instead giving him the opportunity to make amendments and "remedy the deficiencies".

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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