A judge said that Arthur Scargill’s evidence about the repayment of the loan was unreliable CHRISTOPHER FURLONG/GETTY IMAGESArthur Scargill, the former president of the National Union of Mineworkers, has been branded an unreliable witness in a ruling that could land him with a bill for £300,000. Judge Stephen Eyre, QC, giving judgment in a battle that has lasted for three decades over the repayment of a loan to the union, said: “There is a marked contrast between Mr Scargill’s evidence now and the picture which appears from his past words and actions.” He said that Mr Scargill’s account of events was “so contrary to what I conclude was intrinsically probable as to be incapable of belief”. The judge said: “In those circumstances I have concluded that I cannot regard Mr Scargill’s evidence about the past dealings as reliable . The significant feature is…

Source: The Times June 26, 2019 23:00 UTC