James Delingpole James Delingpole

The martyrdom of Mark Steyn

I envied him for getting sued by Michael Mann. But now he needs all the support we can give

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issue 15 February 2014

When I first read, many months ago, that the notorious US climate scientist Michael Mann was suing the notorious right-wing bastard Mark Steyn for defamation, I admit that I felt a little piqued.

Obviously a libel trial is not something any sane person would wish to court; and naturally I’m a massive fan of Steyn’s.

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