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The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Savile

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

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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

Wales Online

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Record

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Wales Online

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Tories demand Boris Johnson apologise over Jimmy Savile smear after Keir Starmer mobbed by protesters

The Labour leader was pictured being ushered into a police car surrounded by baying protesters after the PM's slur about the paedophile in the House of Commons

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson 'should be absolutely shamed of himself' claims Anas Sarwar as PM faces backlash

The Prime Minister is being blamed after Keir Starmer faced baseless allegations from protestors of “protecting paedophiles” and chants about Jimmy Savile last night

Daily Record

Boris Johnson not to blame for mob ambushing Keir Starmer, government minister says

A mob harassed and accused the Labour leader of "protecting paedophiles"

Manchester Evening News

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Evening Standard

Jo Cox’s sister Kim Leadbeater says ‘words have consequences’ after Keir Starmer attack

The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned that politicians must behave “responsibly” after a mob shouting Jimmy Savile slurs attacked Sir Keir Starmer.

Reuters

After Labour leader hounded, UK PM Johnson under pressure over slur

After protesters hounded Britain's opposition leader Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under heavy pressure on Tuesday to withdraw a claim that Starmer had failed to prosecute one of the country's most notorious child abusers.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson’s Savile slurs didn’t ‘incite’ or ‘provoke’ mob against Keir Starmer, minister claims

Protestors were heard shouting ‘Jimmy Savile’ and falsely accusing Labour leader of ‘

Wales Online

Tories demand apology from Johnson over Jimmy Savile smear after Starmer suffers abuse

Labour leader had to be rescued from baying crowd by police after Prime Minister's slur about paedophile in Commons

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The Independent UK

Tories demand apology from Johnson over Savile smear after Starmer suffers abuse

The Labour leader had to be rescued from a mob yelling baseless allegations at him near Parliament.

Reuters

Police step in as UK's Labour leader hounded by protesters

The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, was bundled into a police car on Monday after being confronted by angry protesters, an incident which some lawmakers have linked to false claims about him by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Daily Record

Keir Starmer set upon by angry mob after Boris Johnson made false Jimmy Savile claim

The Labour leader had to be rescued by police from an angry mob that took up the Prime Minister's false accusation he had let off child abuser Jimmy Savile.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson under fresh pressure over Savile slurs after Keir Starmer heckled by mob

The Labour leader was targeted by a mob near Parliament and had to be taken to safety by police

The Independent UK

Johnson under pressure after Starmer heckled by mob outside Parliament

The Labour leader faced baseless allegations of ‘protecting paedophiles’ after the Prime Minister used a widely criticised smear.

The Guardian - UK

MPs blame Boris Johnson’s ‘poison’ after protesters mob Keir Starmer

Police rescue Labour leader from anti-vaxxers shouting ‘traitor’ and ‘Jimmy Savile’ days after PM’s smear of Starmer in parliament

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer bundled into police car after being swarmed by protesters shouting abuse and Savile slurs

Mob were heard shouting ‘traitor’ and ‘Jimmy Savile’

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