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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jess Glass

Andrew Bridgen’s libel claim against Matt Hancock to go to trial

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock - (James Manning/PA Wire)

Former MP Andrew Bridgen’s libel claim against Matt Hancock can go to trial, a High Court judge has ruled as she refused the former health secretary’s bid to end the claim.

Mr Hancock, who was Conservative health secretary from 2018 to 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic, is being sued by the former North West Leicestershire MP.

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