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The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Savile

Where did Boris Johnson’s false claim about Keir Starmer and Jimmy Savile come from?

The discredited allegation has been circulated in right-wing circles online for years

The Independent UK

After Big Dog’s rabid attack, bring out the office poodle’s dim defence

‘Er … what Savile attack?’ simpered digital minister Chris Philp as he duly adopted His Master’s Voice

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘doesn’t recall’ feeding Boris Johnson the Jimmy Savile attack on Starmer

Reports suggest Cabinet minister mentioned jibe to Boris Johnson in Commons

The Independent UK

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Jacob Rees-Mogg: I don’t recall feeding PM the Jimmy Savile attack on Starmer

Reports had suggested the Cabinet minister had mentioned the jibe to Boris Johnson in the Commons.

The Independent UK

‘They all blame each other’: little sympathy for Starmer after Savile slur

Labour leader’s constituents express distrust in politicians and contempt for Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK

Johnson reshuffles ministers as he refuses to apologise for Starmer ‘slur’

Chris Heaton-Harris is the new Chief Whip as Mark Spencer moved sideways to become Leader of the House.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'will not apologise' for Savile jibe after Sir Keir ambushed by mob outside Parliament

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was bundled into a police car for his own protection outside Parliament on Monday afternoon

Manchester Evening News

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Evening Standard Comment: Boris Johnson’s Savile comments debase the political discourse. He should withdraw them.

It is impossible to say with precision who, or what, drove an angry mob to crowd the Leader of the Opposition and chant the name of child sex offender Jimmy Savile. But it was a reminder that words carry great power.

Evening Standard

Commons Speaker slams unapologetic Boris Johnson over Jimmy Savile smear

The Prime Minister has refused to back down on his smear against Labour leader Keir Starmer in the hope that the row continues to distract from the partygate covid breaches in Downing Street.

Daily Record

ITV Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley under fire over 'Jimmy Savile' comment

Angry viewers branded the broadcaster's line of a questioning a "disgrace"

Liverpool Echo

Anti-vaxxers vow to continue targeting politicians after Keir Starmer mobbed

‘A message to all politicians - one day, you will all be held to account,’ prominent anti-vaxxer writes on Telegram

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson criticized after protesters harass Starmer

British leader Boris Johnson is refusing to retract his claim that a political opponent helped a sex abuser evade justice, after protesters echoed the allegation during an ugly street confrontation

The Independent UK

Speaker warns Johnson ‘words have consequences’ after Starmer surrounded by mob shouting Savile slurs

PM’s comments ‘not acceptable’, says Sir Lindsay Hoyle

The Independent UK

Now take back your Jimmy Savile slur, Boris Johnson warned after Starmer mobbed

Tory MPs want Boris Johnson to make full apology

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Speaker says PM’s ‘inappropriate’ Savile slur only risks ‘inflaming opinions’

Boris Johnson has so far resisted fresh demands to apologise for the slur.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson rebuked by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle over Jimmy Savile slur

‘Our words have consequences and we should always be mindful of the fact’, Lindsay Hoyle said

Al Jazeera

UK: Johnson urged to apologise after Starmer mobbed by protesters

Some MPs say the Labour leader was mobbed after Johnson accused him of failing to prosecute sex offender Jimmy Savile.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson resists call to apologise over Jimmy Savile slur

Minister Chris Philp said Mr Johnson could not be held responsible for demonstrators targeting Sir Keir Starmer

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The Guardian - UK

Chris Heaton-Harris is new chief whip and Jacob Rees-Mogg minister for Brexit opportunities – reshuffle as it happened

Limited government reshuffle sees big changes in whips’ office as former chief whip Mark Spencer moves to leader of Commons

Daily Record

Boris Johnson has 'no intention' of apologising to Keir Starmer for Jimmy Savile slur

Downing Street made it clear that the Prime Minister saw no direct link between his false claim and the Labour leader being set upon by an angry mob shouting 'Jimmy Savile'.

Daily Mirror

Furious GMB fans demand Richard Madeley apologise after 'affirming Savile slur'

Good Morning Britain hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid had been joined by Shadow Mental Health Minister Dr Roseana Allin-Khan, who addressed video of the Labour leader being bundled into a police car as a baying mob echoed a lie spoken by Prime Minister

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson, Sir Keir Starmer and Jimmy Savile: how the row hit Westminster

The Prime Minister is facing fresh calls to withdraw his attack on Sir Keir Starmer after the Labour leader was targeted by a mob near Parliament.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson's Savile smear showed 'lack of respect' for his victims says Jo Cox's widower

Brendan Cox said the Prime Minister has a responsibility to be careful about the language he uses

The Independent UK

PM resists calls to apologise for Savile slur after Starmer rescued from mob

A Government minister said Boris Johnson cannot be held responsible for the actions of a mob who surrounded the Labour leader.

The Guardian - UK

Pressure mounts on Johnson to apologise for Jimmy Savile remark

Speaker and senior cabinet minister urge PM draw line under matter after protesters shout abuse at Keir Starmer

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