Trial of journalists paying public officials collapsed at Old Bailey on Friday . Raises questions over judgement of Keir Starmer , who led the investigation . He pushed use of 'unheard ' 13th century law - misconduct in public office . Starmer , which has now cost taxpayer £20million , left in ruins .
Trial of journalists paying public officials collapsed at Old Bailey on Friday . Raises questions over judgement of Keir Starmer , who led the investigation . He pushed use of 'unheard ' 13th century law - misconduct in public office . Operation Elveden , which has now cost taxpayer £20million , left in ruins .