article_snippet: Neil McEvoy launched the legal action after Labour opponent Michael Michael distributed a circular which had Neil McEvoy photo superimposed onto the face of the Only Fools and Horses character.
article_snippet: Neil McEvoy is facing a £50,000 bill after launching legal action against Labour opponent Michael Michael (right) over a campaign leaflet which depicted Neil McEvoy as Del Boy Only Fools and Horses .
article_snippet: Neil McEvoy later withdrew Neil McEvoy High Court libel case, saying Neil McEvoy regretted bringing the action.
article_snippet: But Neil McEvoy has now been ordered to pay £50,000 of Neil McEvoy rival's legal costs.
article_snippet: Speaking after his High Court libel case, Neil McEvoy said: 'With hindsight, I now regret having started the action. '
article_snippet: I don't think anyone has gained from his High Court libel case going to court.
article_snippet: Mr McEvoy, who withdrew the case on legal advice, is covered by libel insurance.
highlights_snippet: Neil McEvoy launched the action against Labour opponent Michael Michael .
  
highlights_snippet: But Cardiff High Court judge labelled it 'the stuff of Neil McEvoy Neil McEvoy said Neil McEvoy 'regrets' suing and said Neil McEvoy has 'developed thicker skin' 