Keir Starmer blasts Boris Johnson for repeating 'fake news' claim he failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile
PM accused Sir Keir Starmer of 'using his time prosecuting journalists and failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile'. Labour leader says PM was using 'ridiculous slur peddled by right wing trolls' and embarrassing his own MPs. Tory MP and ex-chief whip Julian Smith suggests Mr Johnson should return to Commons to withdraw claim.
Deputy Prime Minister initially tried to write off the Prime Minister's claims as 'cut and thrust' of Parliament. But Mr Raab went on to say: 'I can't substantiate that. I'm certainly not repeating it' when pushed on claim. Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says PM didn't break any rules but is not satisfied it was 'appropriate'
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