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Can parties sue news organisations?
Yes, political parties can sue news organisations if they believe a broadcast or publication has defamed them or misrepresented their actions. Reform UK's plan to sue ITV over an undercover broadcast suggests they feel the programme unfairly portrayed their campaigners, leading them to seek legal redress.
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