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Labour Settles £2M Over Antisemitism Dossier Scandal

7/31/2025

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Labour has reached a costly settlement of nearly £2 million with 20 former staffers over a leaked antisemitism dossier. Among the notable payouts is Patrick Heneghan, who was wrongfully accused of undermining Jeremy Corbyn's 2017 campaign. This scandal has racked up over £4 million in legal fees, exposing deep rifts within the party during Corbyn's tenure.

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Labour has reached a costly settlement of nearly £2 million with 20 former staffers over a leaked antisemitism dossier. Among the notable payouts is Patrick Heneghan, who was wrongfully accused of undermining Jeremy Corbyn's 2017 campaign. This scandal has racked up over £4 million in legal fees, exposing deep rifts within the party during Corbyn's tenure.