Racism allegations destroyed my life, Laurence Fox tells libel trial

Actor and Reform party founder says he was horrified' when he saw he had been called a racist online

The actor Laurence Fox has told a libel trial at London's high court that his life was destroyed" by hurtful" racism allegations and he was left unable to get a mortgage.

The Reclaim party founder was giving evidence in a case brought over an exchange on Twitter, now known as X, about a decision by the supermarket Sainsbury's to provide a safe space for black employees during Black History Month.