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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Simon Walters

Millionaire Tory donor’s libel action against ex-MP thrown out in ‘landmark’ ruling

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Press freedom campaigners claimed a “landmark victory” today after a High Court judge threw out a libel action by a multi-millionaire Tory donor against a former Conservative MP.

The verdict by Mr Justice Nicklin came after a long-running legal battle between telecoms tycoon and philanthropist Mohamed Amersi and Charlotte Leslie, ex-MP for Bristol.

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