Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has become the latest prominent figure to question the Lucy Letby case, revealing he has “doubts” about the nurse’s convictions for murdering seven babies.
Speaking on GB News, Farage aligned himself with former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s recent call for an “urgent re-examination” of the case. The MP’s intervention adds political weight to growing scrutiny of one of Britain’s most high-profile criminal cases.
I have a feeling, actually, Jeremy Hunt might be right about the Lucy Letby case,” Farage stated during his broadcast appearance. “I’m just beginning to get more and more doubts about that issue.”
Hunt’s Bombshell Intervention
The Reform UK leader’s comments follow Hunt’s controversial opinion piece in the Daily Mail last week, where the former Health Secretary urged the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to accelerate their investigation into potential miscarriages of justice.
Hunt, who served as Health Secretary from 2012 to 2018 during the period when many of the deaths occurred, called for authorities to “speed up their normally painfully slow process” in examining new evidence presented by Letby’s legal team.
While emphasizing he was not arguing Letby’s innocence, Hunt wrote that the families “deserve the truth” and questioned whether the deaths were caused by “an evil woman or were they the result of medical error.
Convictions Under Scrutiny
Letby, 35, from Hereford, is serving 15 whole-life orders after being convicted across two trials at Manchester Crown Court. She was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016.
The former neonatal nurse lost two attempts to challenge her convictions at the Court of Appeal last year. In May, she failed to overturn convictions for seven murders and seven attempted murders, and in October, a separate appeal against an attempted murder conviction was rejected.
Despite these legal setbacks, questions about the evidence used to convict Letby continue to mount from various quarters.
‘Fresh’ Evidence Claims
Letby’s lawyer Mark McDonald has claimed they possess a “bombshell report” containing fresh evidence that he says “blows the case out the water.” The barrister visited the CCRC’s Birmingham offices in April to deliver findings from a 14-strong international panel of neonatologists and pediatric specialists.
Today I’ve put in 23 expert reports from 24 experts from across the realm covering eight separate countries,” McDonald stated. Those expert reports completely demolish the prosecution’s case that was put before the jury.
The panel concluded that poor medical care and natural causes were responsible for babies collapsing at the hospital’s neonatal unit, rather than deliberate harm. They found “no evidence” that criminal offenses had been committed at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016.
Insulin Test Controversy
A separate report from seven medical experts challenges the reliability of insulin tests on two infants that prosecutors claimed Letby had poisoned. The experts argue the biomechanical test used “can give rise to falsely high insulin results” due to antibodies interfering with outcomes.
The panel’s findings include alternative explanations for several deaths. They concluded Baby C died from an “acute small bowel obstruction” that went unrecognized, rather than deliberate air administration. Baby P was found to have died from a “suboptimally managed” collapsed lung rather than fatal air injection.
Lawyers representing the victims’ families have dismissed these findings as “full of analytical holes” and “a rehash” of the defense case already heard at trial.
Key Witness Discrepancy
An explosive email discovery has raised questions about the testimony of Dr. Ravi Jayaram, the only hospital staff member who claimed to witness Letby acting suspiciously. The email, sent on May 4, 2017, appears to contradict his trial testimony.
At trial, Dr. Jayaram testified that Letby failed to call for help as Baby K’s condition deteriorated, describing her as being caught “red-handed.” However, his earlier email stated: “Staff nurse Letby at incubator and called Dr Jayaram to inform of low saturations.
The email also suggested Baby K’s death was explained by “events associated with extreme prematurity” rather than deliberate harm.
Parents’ Belief in Miscarriage of Justice
The Sun revealed correspondence from Letby’s parents, Jonathan, 79, and Susan Letby, 65, who “firmly believe” their daughter’s convictions will be “the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history.
The couple expressed satisfaction that “public opinion is beginning to sway” in their daughter’s favor “at last,” reflecting a shift in narrative around the case.
Ongoing Investigations
Multiple investigations related to the case remain active. Cheshire Constabulary continues reviewing deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester and Liverpool Women’s Hospital neonatal units during Letby’s employment from 2012 to 2016.
The force has also launched a separate probe into allegations of corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter at the Countess of Chester Hospital, examining potential institutional failures.
Thirlwall Inquiry Delayed
Lady Justice Thirlwall’s public inquiry into how Letby was able to commit her crimes has seen its publication date pushed back. Originally scheduled for November 2025, the findings are now expected in early 2026 following copyediting and typesetting.
The inquiry has examined not just Letby’s actions but broader issues including NHS management, governance structures, and the hospital’s response to concerns raised about the nurse before her arrest.
Political Implications
Farage’s intervention marks a significant moment in the debate surrounding Letby’s convictions. As leader of Reform UK, his comments carry political weight and may encourage other MPs to speak out about their concerns.
The case has become increasingly politicized, with questions raised about the speed of justice system responses and the treatment of whistleblowers within the NHS. Hunt’s call for urgency reflects growing impatience with the CCRC’s “painfully slow process.
Families’ Perspective
The families of Letby’s victims have consistently maintained their belief in the justice system’s verdict. One mother told the Thirlwall Inquiry that families “already have the truth” and criticized what she called a “media PR campaign aimed to garner public sympathy for Letby.
“The misinformed and inaccurate media circus surrounding this case, our son and the other babies is potentiating the distress of all of the families involved,” another bereaved parent stated.
As debate intensifies around one of Britain’s most controversial criminal cases, the intervention of high-profile political figures like Farage and Hunt ensures the Lucy Letby case will remain under intense scrutiny in the months ahead.
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