Jeremy Corbyn has introduced he’s taking the “first steps” in authorized motion in opposition to Nigel Farage over a “extremely defamatory assertion”.
Writing on social media, the former Labour chief – who’s now not a member of the social gathering – stated: “I’ve requested my attorneys to take the primary steps in commencing authorized proceedings in opposition to Nigel Farage, following a extremely defamatory assertion about me.
“We’re a motion for peace – and we can not stand by and let these disgusting and malicious lies go unchallenged.”
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It pertains to a phase on GB Information final Wednesday.
An announcement from Mr Corbyn’s workforce stated Mr Farage “accused Jeremy Corbyn of subscribing to an antisemitic conspiracy principle”.
Mr Farage commonly seems on GB Information, and can also be a part of the Reform Occasion.
Sky Information has approached Mr Farage for remark.
Mr Corbyn beforehand took authorized motion in opposition to Tory MP Ben Bradley in 2018, which resulted in Mr Bradley apologising and donating to a meals financial institution.
