Nigel Farage has lashed out at Sir Keir Starmer's record as Director of Public Prosecutions after Technology Secretary Peter Kyle accused the Reform UK leader of being "on the side" of prolific paedophile Jimmy Savile.
Farage, who demanded an apology from Kyle earlier today, doubled-down on his warning by suggesting Labour was opening itself up to broadside attacks by echoing the Technology Secretary's comments.
The Reform UK leader said: "People in glass houses – perhaps you should remember that his own leader, Keir Starmer, had to apologise for not prosecuting Jimmy Savile."
Farage was seemingly referring to the fact that Starmer issued an apology on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service after accusations against Savile never resulted in the TV star being charged.
However, the Prime Minister, who was then-DPP, was apologising on behalf of the CPS rather than in any personal capacity.
The row over the Online Safety Act and Savile erupted this morning when Kyle directly criticised Farage for his opposition to the legislation.
“Make no mistake about it, if people like Jimmy Savile were alive today, he’d be perpetrating his crimes online," Kyle said. "And Nigel Farage is saying that he’s on their side."
Farage's comments about Starmer's role in the CPS come after ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson sparked outrage by accusing the then-Leader of the Opposition of "spending most of his time [as DPP] prosecuting journalists and failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile".
Johnson added: "I'm not talking about the leader of the opposition's personal record when he was DPP. I was making a point about his responsibility for the organisation as a whole."
However, Starmer described Johnson's comments as a "ridiculous slur".
US Congressmen speak to GB News after holding talks with Nigel Farage about Britain's free speech crisis: 'It's frightening'
US Congressmen speak to GB News after holding talks with Nigel Farage about Britain's free speech crisis
| GB NEWSThree US Congressmen who travelled to Britain for a meeting chaired by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage have warned about Britain's "frightening" free speech troubles.
Speaking on GB News, they told Katherine Foster that limitations on expression could enter the US, hence their willingness to head across the pond.
The group is comprised of three Republicans and fronted by Jim Jordan.
Asked what brought him to the UK, Jordan said: "The first amendment to the Constitution. We're concerned about free expression in the United Kingdom. We're primarily concerned about the impacts your laws could have on American citizens."
MPs react to Sir Keir Starmer's decision of recognising the state of Palestine
MPs have been slowly filtering their reactions through on Sir Keir Starmer's decision of recognising the state of Palestine.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said on X: "Recognising a Palestinian state won't bring the hostages home, won't end the war and won't get aid into Gaza."
She accused Starmer of being more focused on a "political problem for the Labour Party" rather than problems at home, adding: "This is political posturing at its very worst."
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said Starmer must "go further and listen to parliament and recognise Palestine right away", instead of turning the committment into a "bargaining chip".
Davey said: "Rather than use recognition, which should have taken place many months ago, as a bargaining chip, the Prime Minister should be applying pressure on Israel by fully ceasing arms sales, and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet."
Jeremy Corbyn appeared to hit back at Davey, saying it is "not a bargaining chip" or a "threat".
Corbyn stated on X: " It is an inalienable right of the Palestinian people. Our demands on this shameful Government remain the same: end all arms sales to Israel, impose widespread sanctions, and stop the genocide, now."
Green Party foreign affairs spokeswoman Ellie Chown also called the move a "bargaining chip".
She said: "This is a cynical political gesture ahead of the outcomes of the UN conference and suggests that if Israel were to comply with the demands, Palestinian statehood would be kicked down the road again."
Israel 'rejects the statement by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom' in recognising the state of Palestine
Israel "rejects the statement by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom", the country's foreign ministry said.
A statement from the Israeli Government said: "The shift in the British Government's position at this time, following the French move and internal political pressures, constitutes a reward for Hamas and harms efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a framework for the release of hostages."
The Israeli foreign military said it is a "reward for Hamas" and would harm efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
WATCH: Keir Starmer announces UK will recognise Palestine in September unless Israel 'takes steps' over Gaza
Donald Trump departs for US as he leaves UK after five-day visit
Donald Trump departs for the US as he leaves the UK after a five-day visit
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Donald Trump's five-day visit has officially concluded as the US President makes his way back to the States.
Trump has boarded Air Force One with members of his family at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray.
The US President had flown to the RAF base from the Trump golf resort at Menie in Aberdeenshire on his helicopter, Marine One.
He concluded his trip by opening a new golf course at his resort.
David Lammy tells UN that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine
David Lammy tells the UN that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine
| PAForeign Secretary David Lammy has told the United Nations (UN) that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine.
Lammy said the devastation in Gaza is "heartbreaking", with Israel's "drip feeding of aid horrifying the world".
The Foreign Secretary stated that the UK's history "bears a special burden of responsibility to support the two-state solution".
He called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of a two-state solution "wrong morally and strategically".
Lammy confirmed the UK intends to recognise Palestine at the next UN General Assembly in September, if Israel does not end the war.
Keir Starmer CONFIRMS Britain will recognise the state of Palestine
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed Britain will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless the Israeli Government meets four conditions.
Starmer pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza".
The Prime Minister said: "The UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, before UNGA, unless the Israeli Government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, reaches a ceasefire, makes clear there will be no annexation in the West Bank, and commits to a long-term peace process that delivers a Two State Solution."
Officers seen carrying one person away as pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street
Officers seen carrying one person away as pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street
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One person has been carried away into a police van as pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street.
Protesters crowded around and yelled "shame" as a group of police officers lifted the person into the vehicle.
Four people have also been seen wearing white headdresses while posing by what appears to be a model-shrouded corpse.
Palestine Solidarity Campaign said: "Hundreds of activists to protest outside emergency cabinet meeting in Downing Street today to demand the Government takes immediate, meaningful action to halt Israel's genocide in Gaza."
A speaker from the group said the Government should "engage with the Israeli military to stop its genocidal assault upon the people of Gaza", and called for a full military embargo on Israel.
'Reform offers anger but no answers' - Labour party
Labour has taken a swipe at Reform UK on social media after the party revealed it would repeal the new online safety law if it was to be elected.
In a post to X from its official account, the Labour Party said: "Nigel Farage wants to scrap vital protections for young people online.
"Reform offers anger but no answers."
Farage earlier criticised the party in a live stream after what he described as "disgusting" comments by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle.
"Just how low can the Labour Government sink in its desperation", the Reform UK leader said.
Donald Trump has shown 'willingness' to move on whisky tariffs, Scotland's First Minister says
John Swinney met with Donald Trump at his Aberdeenshire golf club today
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Donald Trump has shown a “willingness” to move on tariffs for Scotch whisky, John Swinney said.
Scotland’s First Minister met the US President ahead of the opening of a second course at his Aberdeenshire golf club today, where he pressed him on the 10 per cent levy on Scotland’s national drink.
The tariff, it is believed, costs the sector £4million per week, with distillery bosses keen to reach an agreement as part of the US-UK trade deal.
Speaking after the opening of the course, the First Minister said: “I think there’s a willingness for President Trump to look at the issues that I’ve set out to him.
“I don’t think that was the position a few days ago, because I think President Trump was of the view that the trade deal was done and dusted and that was an end of the matter.”
'Just how low can the Labour Government sink in its desperation' - Nigel Farage issues live statement after comments from Peter Kyle
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Nigel Farage has issued a live statement after Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said he was on the side of people like Jimmy Savile over his party's plans to repeal the online safety act.
After playing a video clip of Kyle making the insult on Sky News this morning, the Reform UK leader said: "Well this is so absolutely disgusting that it is almost beyond belief.
"Just how low can the Labour Government sink in its desperation."
He added: "I did ask Peter Kyle for an apology but he has gone out on X and he is not going to back down in any way at all so there we are."
Peter Kyle sparks outrage after accusing Nigel Farage of 'being on the side of Jimmy Savile' over online safety laws as
Peter Kyle has sparked fury after accusing Nigel Farage of being "on the side of people like Jimmy Savile" after the Reform UK leader vowed to repeal Labour's Online Safety Act.
The Technology Secretary was pressed by GB News host Christopher Hope on his "deeply offensive" accusations towards the Reform UK leader, who has demanded an apology over the comments.
Kyle responded: "I saw the words that he said. He said he will overturn the act, and he did not say a single measure that he would bring in, in specific detail.
"He could not answer any of the detail on what would come after the Online Safety Act. You can't say you're going to overturn it because you don't like it, and then deliver all the actions that the Online Safety Act does itself."
Farage posted to X to say he will respond to Kyle’s "disgusting remarks" live from the Reform UK headquarters at 11.30am.
John Swinney and Trump discuss situation in Gaza
First Minister John Swinney is understood to have raised the situation in Gaza with Donald Trump during their meeting today.
The leaders spoke for around 15 minutes before posing for pictures together in front of a US flag and the saltire of Scotland.
Their talk took place ahead of the opening of a second course at the President’s golf club in Aberdeenshire.
An opening ceremony was due to start at 10am but was delayed.
The reason for the delay is not known.
'Nigel Farage will make it easier for predators and pedophiles to have access to children', says Peter Kyle in response to Reform's plans to scrap online safety act
Peter Kyle told GB News Nigel Farage will 'make it easier for predators to have access to children' if Reform UK was to repeal the online safety act
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said Nigel Farage will "make it easier for predators and pedophiles to have access to children" if he was to repeal the online safety act.
Speaking to GB News, Kyle said "Nigel Farage has said explicitly he wants to overturn that act. Words have consequences in politics because if he gets into power he will overturn that act and he will make it easier for predators and pedophiles to have access to children.
"There is no definitive grey area about this, either you are on the side of predators and pedophiles, as Nigel Farage is because he wants them to have more access to our children online, than you are on [side] with the Labour party where we are making sure we are holding tech companies to account to prevent that kind of access, to keep children safer."
Peter Kyle doubles down on Farage comments - 'you are on the side of predators'
Technology secretary Peter Kyle has doubled-down on comments about Nigel Farage being "on the side of predators" over his party's opposition to the online safety act.
Kyle told Sky News this morning that Farage was on the side of people like pedophile Jimmy Savile.
In response to Farage's call for an apology over the comments, Kyle posted to X: "If you want to overturn the Online Safety Act you are on the side of predators. It is as simple as that."
In a press conference on Monday, July 28, Chair of Reform's Doge Unit, Zia Yusuf, declared that if Farage becomes Prime Minister in the next Government, the party will "repeal the Online Safety Act".
Yusuf declared Britain is "descending rapidly into some kind of dystopia".
Nigel Farage demands apology after Cabinet minister delivers Jimmy Saville insult on Reform UK leader
Farage has demanded an apology from Technology Secretary Peter Kyle
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Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said Nigel Farage is on the side of people like Jimmy Savile after Reform UK said it would repeal Labour's new online safety act.
Speaking to Sky News, Kyle said: "I see that Nigel Farage is already saying that he's going to overturn these laws. We have people out there who are extreme pornographers peddling hate, peddling violence. Nigel Farage is on their side.
"Make no mistake about it, if people like Jimmy Savile were alive today, he would be perpetrating his crimes online, and Nigel Farage is saying that he's on their side, not the side of children."
The Reform leader quickly took to social media calling for the Cabinet minister to apologise.
He wrote to X: "Peter Kyle's comments on Sky News are disgusting. He should do the right thing and apologise."
Farage has brandished the online safety act as the "beginning of the state controlling free speech".
Technology Secretary denies urgent Cabinet meeting was intended to appease members of Labour party
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has denied that today's emergency Cabinet meeting on Palestine was intended to appease angry members of the Labour party.
“This is absolutely not about appeasing anyone within any other party in this country, Kyle told Times Radio.
“This is about being moved by the devastation that we’re seeing in Gaza itself.
“Anyone who thinks that you could see those images and put any party political issues ahead of that is sorely misguided guided and certainly underestimates the way that Keir Starmer approaches dealing with national and international issues.”
Iran war fears skyrocket after Donald Trump threatens nuclear wipeout - 'faster than you can wave your finger!'
Donald Trump has reignited his threats against Iran
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Donald Trump has reignited his threats against Iran just weeks after launching military strikes against the county's three main nuclear sites.
Trump told Tehran that if it kept working towards nuclear enrichment, something which has been a line in the sand for the US administration, he would have no choice but to act.
Speaking during a news conference in Scotland alongside Sir Keir Starmer, the US President said Iran was "sending very bad signals, very nasty signals" which "they shouldn't be doing".