Laura Murray: Last News

Rachel Riley made her controversial comments after JK Rowling caused a social media storm by arguing that those who are biologically female and who have periods should be referred to as "women" and not "people who menstruate".The latter term was adopted by some to be more gender-inclusive to those who are trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming.Rachel, who was recently involved in an explosive libel case against one of Jeremy Corbyn's former aides in court, has claimed opinions on anti-semitism are at the heart of the trans debate."I think a lot of the attacks on JK Rowling are really because she spoke out for Jews and against Jeremy Corbyn and antisemitism," Rachel declared.Also discussing the Harry Potter author's philanthropic work, Riley defended: “She has made a real difference to the world.However, the Countdown star exclaimed: "[Just saying] this will get us both cancelled.”The trans debate has also focused on the use of the term "birthing people", which was introduced by a Brighton and Sussex Hospital Trust as an addition to "pregnant women" - something JK Rowling and fellow activists feel strongly about.Rachel had already experienced what she described as cancel culture when she sued a former aide of Labour politician Jeremy Corbyn for libel.Laura Murray had made a controversial tweet about her comments which Rachel claimed led to a campaign to have ousted from Countdown and cancelled.Rachel, who has been vocal in the past about troll attacks directed at her, says she received a barrage of "abuse" after commenting on eggs being thrown at Corbyn.The former leader of the Labour Party had been visiting a mosque in Finsbury Park, North London when he'd been pelted with eggs by a Brexit supporter back in

Jeremy Corbyn for libel.A High Court judge today ruled the TV presenter proved a social media post by Laura Murray caused serious harm to the star’s reputation.Riley, 35, a numbers expert on the Channel 4 show, had sued Murray, who is in her early 30s, over a tweet posted more than two years ago.On Monday Mr Justice Nicklin oversaw the High Court case, in London, in May and delivered a ruling and said Riley was entitled to ‘vindication’.In response to the win, Riley wrote on social media: ‘I’m extremely pleased to have won my libel case vs Laura Murray, former head of complaints for the Labour Party.‘This has been a very draining process and I’m relieved to finally have vindication.’Thanking her lawyer, she added: ‘It never needed to come

Countdown star Rachel Riley says she endured a torrent of hate and a “concerted” effort to get her sacked after a spat with an aide to Jeremy Corbyn.

Rachel Riley was pictured arriving at the Royal Courts of Justice in London this morning.The television presenter says her reputation was damaged when she was criticised in a tweet posted by a former senior aide to ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.Earlier today, William Bennett QC told Mr Justice Nicklin that the tweet posted by Laura Murray about two years ago caused serious harm to the 35-year-old.Laura is disputing the claim.The trial, which is taking place at the High Court, is due to end later this week.Laura took to Twitter on March 3, 2019, after an egg was thrown at Mr Corbyn, who was then Labour leader, by a Brexit supporter when he was visiting Finsbury Park Mosque.Mr Justice Nicklin was told that she had been responding to a tweet