Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon has won a High Court libel battle against the Sun over an article claiming he had joined a band that “delights in Nazi symbols”.

The MP for Leeds East was awarded £30,000 in damages by Mr Justice Dingemans today, following a three-day trial. The judge also granted an injunction to stop further publication of the claims.

Burgon (pictured centre) said he was “delighted” by the outcome and that he would use the damages to fund a paid justice internship for a young person from Leeds.