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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

Rayner claims Farage’s Reform will ‘fail women’ in online safety act row

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner says it is irresponsible to scrap online safety laws - (PA)

Angela Rayner has warned Nigel Farage and Reform UK that their plan to scrap online safety laws could "fail a generation of young women" by removing protections against issues such as revenge porn.

The deputy prime minister demanded Mr Farage explain how his party would ensure young women’s online safety, given Reform’s vow to repeal the Online Safety Act.

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