Labour MP Catherine Atkinson uses libel payout to fund scholarships for state-educated law students
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Labour MP Catherine Atkinson uses libel payout to fund scholarships for state-educated law students

11 Sep 2026 · Originally published 11 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Mail on Sunday ends up funding state school scholarship via payout to MP
After receiving a £5,000 settlement from the Mail on Sunday for a false claim about her education, Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson is directing the funds toward scholarships for local law students. The bursaries will support pupils from state schools at the University of Derby, helping to remove financial barriers for those entering the legal profession.
Source: The Guardian UK Derbyshire
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