Minister: Farage is on Jimmy Savile's side
I see that Nigel Farage is already saying that he would overturn these laws. So we have people out there who are extreme pornographers, pedalling hate, pedalling 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.
An incredulous Wilf Frost asked if the minister was honestly claiming that 'Nigel Farage is on Jimmy Savile's side?' Kyle then opted to ignore the out, choosing instead to double down:
Nigel Farage is on the side of turning the clock back to the time when the strange adults, strangers, can get in touch via messaging apps with children.
Downing Street must be relieved that there is no lobby briefing today…
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