US EditionMinister accuses Farage of being on side of ‘pornographers’ in online safety row
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 28 – Reform UK calls the Online Safety Act a 'borderline dystopian' law that suppresses free speech and pledges repeal despite lacking an alternative to protect children online.
- Technology Secretary Peter Kyle accused Nigel Farage of aligning himself with extreme pornographers by opposing the Online Safety legislation, which began enforcement on 25 July 2025, emphasizing the need to safeguard children online.
- Farage and Reform UK vowed to repeal the Online Safety Act, describing it as a dystopian law that suppresses free speech and citing concerns over government overreach.
- The Online Safety Act mandates that online platforms implement measures to prevent children from encountering harmful material, such as pornography and content promoting suicide, with penalties reaching up to £18 million or 10% of a company's global revenue for violations.
- Reform chair Zia Yusuf condemned Kyle's remarks as "outrageous" and warned the Act's restrictions push children toward VPNs and the dark web, while the Molly Rose Foundation said repeal would increase child risk.
- This dispute exposes tensions over balancing online safety, free speech, and child protection, with Farage facing backlash for repeal plans and officials emphasizing the Act’s role in safeguarding youth.
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