Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000

David Campanale in Cheam in 2022. He says he was told a ‘secular party’ was being built with no place for Christians. Photograph: Sutton Liberal democrats

How much is a career in politics worth? The Liberal Democrats, despite admitting claims of religious discrimination, say about £22,800. A former Lib Dem candidate claims £790,000.

It is a question before the Central London county court after David Campanale argued that discrimination against his Christianity cost him his political career in a civil case against the party.