UK Tech Secretary Sparks Fury with Nigel Farage Comparison to Jimmy Savile Enablers

 

UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has ignited a heated debate over online safety laws by comparing Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's stance on the issue to enabling predators like Jimmy Savile.

Kyle criticised Reform UK’s vow to scrap the Online Safety Act, claiming it would remove protections for children online.

His remarks triggered backlash from Farage and his allies, who labelled the comments outrageous and demanded a public apology.

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Kyle defended his position, arguing that scrapping the Online Safety Act would empower online criminals and endanger children. 

The Act, which recently came into effect, mandates social media platforms to verify users’ ages and block harmful content.

Farage’s Reform UK, leading in the polls, claims the law threatens free speech.