LONDON: The UK’s shadow justice secretary has been accused of being “anti-British” after saying he would probably support banning women wearing burqas in public.
Robert Jenrick, a leading figure in the Conservative Party and tipped to lead it potentially, made the remarks during a show on Talk TV on Tuesday.
When asked if he would ban the burqa, Jenrick responded: “I probably would ban the burqa.” The statement contradicts the position taken by his party leader, Kemi Badenoch.
He referred to the ruling Brothers of Italy party’s plan to introduce legislation aimed at banning the burqa.
Jenrick added: “I think there’s definitely a strong argument for it. There are basic values in this country and we should stand up and defend them.”
