Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Stone

UNBELIEVABLE: Boris johnson has nothing to apologise for over jimmy savile remark michael gove insists - Caught on Camera

Getty Images

Michael Gove has said Boris Johnson has nothing to apologise after the prime minister tried to use a notorious paedophile to get one-up on Labour.

The prime minister had falsely claimed that Keir Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile while director of public prosecutions – a claim rejected by those familiar with the case.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.