The Technology Secretary said Mr Farage was putting himself on the side of “extreme pornographers” and people like Savile by opposing the law. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been criticised (Jordan Pettitt/PA)Mr Farage has said the legislation threatens freedom of speech and open debate. Writing in The Times, Ms Phillips said: “Farage said it’s the biggest threat to freedom of speech in our lifetimes. Believed to be one of the world’s most prolific online offenders, McCartney abused at least 70 children online and drove one girl to suicide. And Nigel Farage is saying that he’s on their side.”Mr Farage demanded an apology from the Technology Secretary, who refused to withdraw the remarks.

Source: The Times August 03, 2025 22:45 UTC