UK Taxpayers Fund £34,000 for Science Secretary's Libel Case

The total cost includes legal fees and a settlement after Michelle Donelan wrongly accused an academic of supporting Hamas.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology covered £34,000 in costs, including legal fees and a libel settlement.
Science Secretary Michelle Donelan faced criticism for her public accusations against academic Kate Sang.
The government's payment includes £15,000 for damages and over £19,000 for legal advice.
Opposition calls for Donelan to reimburse the costs have intensified amid revelations of the total expenditure.
An investigation by UK Research and Innovation added approximately £23,280 to the taxpayer burden.