Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000
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Key context: <p>David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam</p><p><strong> </strong>How much is a career in politics worth? The Liberal Democrats, despite admitting claims of religious discrimination, say about £22,800. A former Lib Dem candidate claims £790,000.</p><p>It is a question before the Central London county court after David Campanale argued that discrimination against his Christianity cost him his political career in a civil case against the party.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/21/deselected-candidate-claims-lib-dems-religious-discrimination-cost-him-790000">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
David Campanale seeks damages after what he says was organised campaign against his faith in Sutton and Cheam How much is a career in politics worth? The Liberal Democrats, despite admitting claims of religious discrimination, say about £22,800. A former Lib Dem candidate claims £790,000.It is a question before the Central London county court after David Campanale argued that discrimination against his Christianity cost him his political career in a civil case against the party. Continue reading...
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