Even if Mr Woolas wins his appeal he is unlikely to stand again for Labour. Harriet Harman, the party’s deputy leader, said his legal challenge would not be supported and added: “It is no part of Labour’s politics to try to win elections by telling lies.” The verdict is a personal embarrassment for Ed Miliband, who gave Mr Woolas a front bench position. The Labour leader said it was the “right decision” to suspend Mr Woolas, adding: “There is no place for making misleading allegations about opponents.”