Monday, June 15, 2026

I Despair!

Labour minister refuses to answer 'beheading' question 6 times in car-crash LBC interview.

The Northern Ireland Secretary was repeatedly asked if beheading is an "alien culture".

By Katie Harris, Senior Political Correspondent

Nick Ferrari and Hilary Benn

Nick Ferrari repeatedly asked Hilary Benn if beheading is an 'alien culture' (Image: LBC)

Labour minister repeatedly refused to say if beheading is an "alien culture" during a fiery LBC interview. Host Nick Ferrari asked Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn multiple times as he dodged the question.

The clash came after Mr Benn condemned Traditional Unionist Voice MP Jim Allister for using the term "alien culture" in the Commons earlier this week in the wake of the horror Belfast attack. After being repeatedly pressed by Mr Ferrari, Mr Benn eventually said: "It is alien to all right thinking people." DE.

I Despair!

Labour minister refuses to answer 'beheading' question 6 times in car-crash LBC interview. The Northern Ireland Secretary was repeat...