Libelous Rachel Riley article was ‘in the public interest’

A pro-Labour journalist claims it was in the public interest to describe Countdown star Rachel Riley as a ‘serial abuser’ – and claims the libel case should be heard by a jury. Ms Riley, 35, sued blogger Mike Sivier over an article published on Vox Political in January 2019, with headline: ‘Serial abuser Rachel Riley to receive “extra protection” – on grounds that she is receiving abuse.’ Mr Sivier claimed the presenter had ‘engaged upon, supported and encouraged a campaign…