Liberal Democrats Admit Religious Discrimination, Face £790,000 Damages Claim

The Liberal Democrats admitted unlawful religious discrimination against former parliamentary candidate David Campanale under the Equality Act. The Central London county court must now set damages. Campanale claims £790,000 for lost earnings, a pension, and "loss of political capital." The party calls the figure "grossly inflated," proposing £14,000 for injury to feelings only.