“Clearly, children need to be aware of the news and current affairs. I buy my own children a children's newspaper so they can form their own views.”

English media personality and far-right political commentator

Katie Hopkins is an English media personality, far-right political commentator, former columnist, and businesswoman. She came to wider attention in 2007 as a contestant on the third series of The Apprentice. She later became known for outspoken public commentary and a highly controversial social media presence, both of which drew significant publicity. Her reputation rests less on a single work than on repeated appearances in the media and the reactions her views have provoked.