Boris Johnson “stands by” his false claim that Keir Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile, according to Downing Street.
on Tuesday, the Labour leader said this claim is a “ridiculous slur peddled by right-wing trolls”.
Asked about the row at a briefing for political journalists, the prime minister’s official spokesman said: “The prime minister stands by what he said in the House. I don’t have anything to add beyond what the prime minister said.” “While they may not have been disorderly, I am far from satisfied that the comments in question were appropriate on this occasion. I want to see more compassionate, reasonable politics in this House and these sort of comments can only inflame opinions and generate disregard for this House.
Former Tory cabinet minister Julian Smith who previously worked in Johnson’s government also weighed into the debate on Tuesday, and said it was an indefensible accusation to make.
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