Douglas Murray Wins Libel Case Against Guardian Media Group

The Observer falsely linked Murray's past comments to 2024 anti-immigration riots, prompting a legal settlement with substantial damages.

Douglas Murray, a conservative journalist and author, successfully sued Guardian Media Group over false claims published in The Observer in August 2024.
The Observer article incorrectly alleged that Murray supported violent racist attacks during UK-wide anti-immigration protests in 2024.
The claims stemmed from a misattributed 2023 interview in which Murray criticized a pro-Palestinian protest on Remembrance Sunday, months before the riots occurred.
Guardian Media Group admitted the error in court, issued an apology, and agreed to pay substantial damages and legal fees to Murray.
The protests in 2024 followed a fatal stabbing in Southport, which led to widespread unrest and over 1,200 arrests in 27 cities across the UK.