Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Reform UK MP Proposes Controversial Burka Ban in Manifesto

9/4/2025

45 8

Summary

Story summary

Sarah Pochin, the only female MP of Reform UK, proposes a burka ban in the party's manifesto, arguing it misrepresents British culture.
She asserts that many Muslim women perceive the burka as oppressive and misogynistic.
Pochin's comments could spark renewed internal debates within Reform UK about the burka's role in Britain.

1 of 1

Story summary

Sarah Pochin, the only female MP of Reform UK, proposes a burka ban in the party's manifesto, arguing it misrepresents British culture.
She asserts that many Muslim women perceive the burka as oppressive and misogynistic.
Pochin's comments could spark renewed internal debates within Reform UK about the burka's role in Britain.