Keir Starmer faced questions regarding Donald Trump’s derogatory “piggy” remark towards a female journalist on Air Force One last month during an appearance on ITV’s show “Loose Women.” When asked about the incident, Starmer expressed his disapproval of the language used by the US President, stating that he would not tolerate such behavior towards his daughter or colleagues.
The incident in question occurred when Trump addressed Bloomberg’s Catherine Lucey as “Quiet! Quiet, piggy” while she inquired about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein in emails revealed by Congress. Starmer, during the show, was asked if he would accept someone speaking to his family or colleagues in a similar manner, to which he firmly responded that he would not.
Starmer highlighted the importance of addressing such behavior, referring to it as a form of misogyny. His appearance coincided with the government’s launch of a significant strategy to combat violence against women and girls. When asked about misogyny in Westminster, Starmer acknowledged its presence, stating that it is a prevalent issue across various sectors.
Home Office minister Jess Phillips, who introduced the strategy, emphasized the government’s commitment to combatting the issue. She outlined several measures, including stringent regulations to limit children’s exposure to harmful online content and misogynistic influences. Phillips also announced plans to ban “nudification” tools and collaborate with tech companies to implement safeguards against the sharing of inappropriate images by minors.