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Braverman Calls for Burka Ban, Sparks Controversy

2/22/2026

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  • Suella Braverman, Reform UK member and former Home Secretary, reiterated a ban on the burka in public places, calling it a barrier to integration.
  • In an interview, she argued that the burka and niqab hinder individual identity and community recognition.
  • She criticized educational policies allowing children to socially transition, labeling them a betrayal.
  • Labour dismissed the idea of a ban, while Australian Senator Pauline Hanson supports bans.