David Campanale

David Campanale, a former BBC journalist, is a former Liberal Democrat candidate who was selected for Sutton and Cheam in 2021 but removed in August 2023. He is currently newsworthy due to a religious discrimination claim he has brought against the Liberal Democrats. Campanale alleges that his Christianity led to his deselection, costing him his political career. This claim is being heard in the Central London county court, with Campanale seeking £790,000, while the party reportedly admits claims of discrimination but disputes the amount. In response to such cases, the Liberal Democrats have quietly commissioned a review into the treatment of religious figures within the party. The ongoing legal case and the party's internal review highlight current discussions about religious inclusion and discrimination within political parties.