Background
Labour has decided to drop a £1.5m lawsuit against five of Jeremy Corbyn's closest advisors, including Seamus Milne and Karie Murphy, accused of leaking an internal report on antisemitism and conspiring against Sir Keir Starmer.
The Leaked Report
The unredacted 860-page paper was leaked online in April 2020, the same month Starmer became leader. It alleged that employees opposed to Corbyn's leadership worked against him, damaging the party's electoral chances.
The Lawsuit
Despite denials and investigations finding no evidence of leaking, Labour pursued legal action against the advisors. The party has now abandoned the case, with the advisors welcoming the resolution.
Reactions
The decision to drop the lawsuit has led to criticism within Labour, with accusations that funds could have been better used for election campaigning. This move adds to the pressure on Sir Keir Starmer, who has faced backlash over the lawsuit.
Labour's National Executive Committee member, Mish Rahman, described the lawsuit as "pointless and vindictive," questioning its impact on the party's electoral and financial interests.
