The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Savile

Johnson compared to Trump over Savile comments

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the remark against Sir Keir Starmer was ‘utterly despicable’.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Keir Starmer blasts Boris Johnson for 'fascist conspiracies' as PM stands by Savile slur

The Prime Minister and Labour leader clashed in a tense PMQs session over his claims to be cutting tax - and his accusations about Jimmy Savile's lack of prosecution.

Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2022

Boris Johnson doubles down on Jimmy Savile smear against Keir Starmer

Labour's Keir Starmer said that the Conservative Party had to take matters in hand and 'restore some dignity' to politics by getting rid of their leader.

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2022

Senior Tories pile pressure on Johnson over Savile ‘slur’

The Prime Minister is facing renewed calls to withdraw his discredited claim that Sir Keir Starmer failed to prosecute the TV presenter.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Third Tory MP calls for no confidence vote in PM – as it happened

Gary Streeter becomes latest Tory MP to put letter into 1922 Committee; Labour says Gove plans to ‘turbo-charge the country’ are ‘rehashed’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2022

Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of ‘parroting conspiracy theories’

Labour leader says ‘it’s time to restore dignity’ as PM refuses to apologise for Jimmy Savile remarks

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2022

Boris Johnson has nothing to apologise for over Jimmy Savile remark, Michael Gove insists

Prime minister repeated discredited claim Keir Starmer decided not to prosecute entertainer

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Boris Johnson rapped by Commons Speaker over Jimmy Savile slur against Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister's smear against the Labour leader provoked censure from the Commons Speaker and fury from a former Tory chief whip.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022

Jimmy Savile victims outraged by Boris Johnson's 'disgusting' slur, says lawyer

Keir Starmer led the Crown Prosecution Service when it decided not to prosecute Savile in 2009 due to insufficient evidence, a decision it later apologised for.

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022

Johnson rebuked by Speaker over Savile jibe at Labour leader

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he was ‘far from satisfied’ that Boris Johnson’s comments were appropriate.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022