Barry Gardiner MP vindicated by pay out in libel settlement for Chinese spy claim

Barry Gardiner MP has received a pay out in settlement of his libel claim against News UK and Jeremy Kyle.

Mr Gardiner MP was represented by Martin Howe of Howe & Co and Mark Henderson of Doughty Street Chambers.

The claim related to a false statement by broadcaster Jeremy Kyle on his TalkRADIO show that Mr Gardiner had employed a Chinese spy in his office. 

TalkRADIO broadcasted an on air retraction and apology by Jeremy Kyle, and the claim has now been resolved with a financial settlement, including a payment towards Mr Gardiner’s legal costs. Mr Gardiner is using the settlement to make a donation to London Community Kitchen who operate a foodbank in Brent and Harrow.