'Women concerned approximately rape should take reasonable care,' says Roger Helmer after furore over comments in 2011 blogUkip's candidate in the Newark byelection, Roger Helmer, and has attempted to clarify his controversial comments on rape,saying no blame should be attached to the victim but women should take reasonable care not to set aside themselves in danger of the crime – in the same way that people going on holiday should lock their front door.
The 70-year-feeble politician was cheered by members of the public as he launched Ukip's campaign in the Nottinghamshire seat, which was vacated when former Tory Patrick Mercer resigned due to a lobbying scandal.
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Source: theguardian.com