High Court case: Matt Hancock accused of libelling Andrew Bridgen over anti-Semitic comment

Former North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen is suing former health secretary Matt Hancock for libel over a post on social media accusing him of antisemitism. Bridgen shared a link about Covid-19 vaccines, prompting Hancock to criticize him. The High Court is determining the nature of Hancock's post and whether it was fact or opinion. Bridgen's representative argued that the allegations damaged his client's reputation significantly. The case revolves around whether the post labeled Bridgen as an antisemite or as someone who shared antisemitic views. Both parties presented their arguments, with Bridgen claiming the post was defamatory and intended to harm his reputation. The court will issue a judgment at a later date.