Andrew Bridgen's Libel Claim Against Matt Hancock Challenged

Matt Hancock and ex-Tory MP locked in fierce court battle over tweet

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is being sued for libel by former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen over a tweet - the latest stage of the legal battle was heard in the Court of Appeal today

Andrew Bridgen's libel claim against Matt Hancock challenged

The pair have been in court over a social media post on X made in 2023

Matt Hancock libel row with former MP over social media post continues in court

The former Conservative health secretary is being sued by Andrew Bridgen, the former North West Leicestershire MP

Former Tory MP set to call Sunak in libel spat with Hancock

The Court of Appeal is set to hear the latest chapter in a libel claim brought by expelled Tory MP Andrew Bridgen against former ex-health minister Matt Hancock MP.  The legal battle between the ex-politicians erupted in January 2023, when Hancock posted on social media about Bridgen after the Tories suspended him over a “disgraceful” tweet.  Hancock’s legal representative on Wednesday said Bridgen has expressed he wishes to call 10 witnesses in…