Labour Minister Takes Aim At Andrew Tate As Government Unveils Anti-Misogyny Plan |
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were charged with rape, having sex with a minor, human trafficking and money laundering, charges which they deny.
A Labour minister has hit out at the influence of Andrew Tate on young men as the government unveiled its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls.
Jess Phillips said she was concerned that many were turning to the controversial online influencer for answers even though he did not have their best interests at heart.
Under the new strategy, £20 million will be spent to provide teachers with specialist training to talk to pupils about issues such as consent.
Children who show harm towards parents, siblings or in relationships will be signed up to behaviour change programmes.
Secondary school children as young as 11, mainly boys, could also be sent on the anti-misogyny training courses if they exhibit concerning behaviour,
According to research, four out of ten young men hold a positive view of sexist commentators such as Tate.
He and his his brother Tristan were previously charged with rape, having sex with a minor, human trafficking and money laundering, accusations which they deny.
On Sky News’s Electoral Dysfunction podcast, Phillips........