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- The Independent
Farage calls for ‘tech answer' to protecting children online
Nigel Farage has called for a 'tech answer' to protecting children online, but said neither he nor the Government have the solution. The Reform UK leader was this week accused by a Cabinet minister of being on the side of 'people like Jimmy Savile' over the party's pledge to scrap the Online Safety Act. Speaking on LBC, Mr Farage described the comments, made by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, as 'absolutely appalling'. During the phone-in, the Clacton MP took questions about his opposition to the Online Safety Act and new Government demands that social media companies tackle illegal content and activity online, along with content that is harmful to children. George Nicolaou, from Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, said his 15-year-old son Christoforos was 'murdered by predators to an attack propagated through social medias three years ago'. He described the law as a 'matter of life and death' for some families. Mr Farage replied: 'If age verification of itself was able to prevent incidents and tragedies like this, I would, George, 100% support it. 'But the problem is it doesn't, because of the VPN route.' VPNs or virtual private networks can enable internet users to circumvent the new rules, by masking a user's digital identity. 'There has to be a tech answer around this,' Mr Farage added. 'I don't know what it is, certainly the Government doesn't know what it is, but there has to be a tech answer of some kind, and we need to try and find it.' Mr Farage also said: 'We're talking about, how do we protect young people? 'How do we stop them accessing dangerous, violent content, or worse? 'I'll tell you what, George, here's the real danger – that if you go through a VPN, you can then access content on what's called the dark web, which is even worse than what you can find online now.' Mr Kyle told Sky News earlier this week: 'I see that Nigel Farage is already saying that he's going to overturn these laws. 'So you know, 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'd be perpetrating his crimes online. And Nigel Farage is saying that he's on their side.' Mr Farage said: 'Most 13-year-olds are more tech savvy than Peter Kyle and the people that drew up this legislation didn't know what they were doing. 'We have to have a fresh look.' The Reform UK leader alleged the Government was 'setting up an elite police force to monitor what people say about illegal immigration and migrant hotels'. He added: 'This legislation is the biggest threat to free, open debate and speech we've ever seen.'
BBC News
6 minutes ago
- BBC News
St Helens murder detectives make further arrests over couple's deaths
Two more people have been arrested in a murder probe into the deaths of a couple in a house fire. Eric Greener, 77, and 83-year-old Sheila Jackson, died after the blaze at their home in South John Street, St Helens, Merseyside, on 15 July. A 33-year-old man from Aigburth is being held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and possession of cannabis and will be questioned by police. A woman, 36, from Everton has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to commit arson has been conditionally bailed.A total of seven people have now been arrested as part of what police have described as a "fast-moving investigation". "Progress is being made but I would also like to take this opportunity to ask for anyone who holds information to come forward if you haven't yet done so," Det Chief Ins Steve McGrath of Merseyside Police said."Please do not assume that we already know something which could be a vital piece of the jigsaw. Let us make that assessment and take the appropriate action."Lee Owens, 46, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger has been remanded into custody and will appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 28 November.A 31-year-old man from St Helens, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains on conditional bail.A 48-year-old woman of no fixed abode, a 53-year-old woman from Anfield, and a 45-year-man from Liverpool, who were arrested on suspicion on conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to commit arson, have been given conditional bail. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Sun
6 minutes ago
- The Sun
Devil dentist spent days slowly killing wife with poisoned protein shakes – before giving her deadly cyanide in hospital
A DEVIL dentist has been found guilty of slowly killing his wife with poisoned protein shakes before serving her cyanide in the hospital. James Craig has been convicted of first-degree murder for killing his wife Angela after 20 years of marriage. 5 A court found that the Colorado man had poisoned Angela Craig over 10 days in March 2023. But when those attempts failed the dentist gave his wife a final dose of cyanide as she was hospitalised with symptoms that puzzled doctors, prosecutors said. She was declared brain dead soon after. Toxicology tests determined Angela Craig, 43, died of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline - an ingredient commonly found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the coroner. Photos from a hospital security camera produced in court showed Craig holding a syringe before he entered Angela's room. After administering the fatal dose through her IV, Craig walked out and texted a fellow dentist with whom he was having an affair, according to prosecutors. Court documents claimed that Craig wanted to kill his wife to get out of a marriage he felt trapped in, adding he didn't want a divorce so he could protect his money and image. Legal papers revealed he reportedly arranged to have her fly to Colorado when Angela was ill. Text messages showed the pair using affectionate language. However, Craig reportedly sent his wife affectionate messages while she was in the hospital. Wide-eyed Bryan Kohberger confesses to cops in never-before-seen bodycam footage of Idaho killer before murders He also expressed concern about Angela's welfare. Months later, Cain spoke out on Good Morning America and revealed she wasn't willing to have a relationship with someone who was married. 'There's been no planning for a future together,' she said. Craig was also found guilty of trying to cover up the killing by asking others to fake evidence and testimony that would make it appear that Angela had killed herself. He asked one of her daughters to make a fake video of her mother asking to be poisoned and of trying to get one fellow jail inmate to kill the lead detective investigating his wife's death, among other things. The defence had suggested earlier that Angela Craig may have taken her own life and faulted police for focusing solely on Craig as a suspect. James Craig case DENTIST James Craig faces two extra charges in connection with a plot to kill a detective probing his suspected murder case. He is accused of killing his wife Angela. March 6 2023: Angela falls ill after drinking shakes reportedly made by Craig. He takes her to the hospital, and she is released the same day. March 8 - 10 2023: Craig tries to arrange lover to travel to Colorado. March 14: Angela is discharged from hospital for a second time. March 15: She is re-admitted, and her condition deteriorates. March 16: She suffered a seizure and was put in intensive care March 18: Angela, Craig's wife of 23 years, is pronounced brain dead. March 19: Craig arrested on murder charges in connection with her death. March 23: Craig formally charged with murder November 21, 2024: Trial delayed after defense attorney withdraws. July 30, 2025: District Judge Shay Whitaker sentenced James Craig to life without the possibility of parole Police branded Angela's death a "heinous" murder and unearthed a series of Google searches allegedly made by Craig. Court documents also revealed that Craig ordered potassium cyanide – even though he didn't need it to carry out his job. The man stood in a hushed courtroom on Wednesday afternoon as the jury delivered a litany of guilty verdicts. His sentencing followed tearful testimony by Angela Craig's relatives about the impact of losing her, including one of the couple's six children, who cast her father as a villain. Craig appeared to shake with tears as his oldest daughter spoke about how much she missed being able to talk to her mother about her life and how she felt betrayed by her father. "I was supposed to be able to trust my dad; he was supposed to be my hero, and instead hell forever be the villain in my book," Miriam Mira Meservy said. District Judge Shay Whitaker sentenced James Craig to life without the possibility of parole. 5 5
