In May this year, parts of Sonia Poulton’s case involving former Liberal MP John Hemming were struck out by a High Court Deputy Master – Irena Sabic – because they contradicted her previous witness statement – we said as dishonest lies. However, she succeeded in preserving other parts of her case, which she portrayed as a complete victory in the case as opposed to merely mitigating her losses in a procedural skirmish. The net costs payment was £3,850 against her. In particular Ms Poulton said that my appeal was refused. This was highly misleading – permission to appeal had only been refused by the original judge and Poulton knew an appeal was being pursued. In due course, as per the order shown below, that permission was granted by a higher court. The hearing was listed for 23rd October 2024 at the High Court in London, today. There has been not a whisper of this from Sonia Poulton, which in itself highly misleads her followers and donors.

In May a High Court Judge has struck out a critical part of Sonia Poulton’s Defence and ordered costs against her. Ms Poulton claimed this was a victory because part of her pleadings survived, and misleadingly claimed my appeal was refused. In fact permission was granted and it is being heard today.

Here is Ms Poulton’s X post (archive):

Poulton misleads her followers and donors by claiming complete victory and a refusal of my appeal.

Here is the truth in the form of the order of High Court Judge Mrs Justice Steyn DBE:

Contrary to Ms Poulton’s misleading statements permission was granted and the appeal is today. Whoever wins, Poulton’s honesty and integrity cannot be trusted.

Ms Poulton’s statements, as ever, were not to be relied upon. She knew full well that the first instance appeal refusal is not final and I could ask the higher court – the Deputy Master said I could in the remote hearing which Poulton attended.