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Liberal Democrats Probe Unlawful Deselection of Journalist Campanale

6/28/2026

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The Liberal Democrat Christian Forum is urging a probe into the party’s 2024 deselection of journalist David Campanale, which the Liberal Democrats have accepted as unlawful religious discrimination with a civil court set to decide damages this week.
The party said it welcomes people of all faiths and none after acknowledging discrimination.
Former MP John Pugh said an investigation would signal seriousness on discrimination, prompting Tim Farron to pledge safeguards.

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The Liberal Democrat Christian Forum is urging a probe into the party’s 2024 deselection of journalist David Campanale, which the Liberal Democrats have accepted as unlawful religious discrimination with a civil court set to decide damages this week.
The party said it welcomes people of all faiths and none after acknowledging discrimination.
Former MP John Pugh said an investigation would signal seriousness on discrimination, prompting Tim Farron to pledge safeguards.