Holy moly she’s an idiot. “COVID masks don’t work” is such an awful thing to believe when the science proved that they made a huge difference & they still will save lives.
jonpenryn on
If she was, she couldn’t anyway, she is just preaching to the idiots.
Straight-Ad-7630 on
Reform are full of the type of people who don’t understand how anything works and blame their local Council for everything.
Actual-Photograph794 on
The only people I saw wearing burkas in London were tourists in Knightsbridge from SA or UAE whose families come for the summer and spend an almost offensive amount of money, so I suppose if you don’t want that money.
Less-Guest6036 on
“Indicating that she would prohibit all face coverings in the capital, Cunningham says: “I would give orders to the police that any face coverings are a reason for stop and search.”
So another indication that Reform candidates have no idea of the powers, responsibilities or limitations of the office they seek.
And as someone who’s worked for the CPS she should really know better.
Only_Tip9560 on
She might as well say she will ban the moon as mayor for the equally realistic prospect of that happening.
AnninaCried on
The women they are trying to free from the burka will just end up unable to go anywhere.
Radiant_Pudding5133 on
Good luck getting elected for mayor of London on that mandate
toastedipod on
> “I would give orders to the police that any face coverings are a reason for stop and search. You shouldn’t cover your face.”
So she’s the most authoritarian mayoral candidate ever?
Free_Management_1462 on
Plenty of EU countries do, and many more are debating doing it too. No reason for the UK to be left behind
PabloMarmite on
If you’re going to try to ban something at least get the terminology right.
I have never once seen a burqa in the UK, and I live in Leicester. I don’t think they exist outside of Afghanistan. A burqa is a total face covering with a mesh panel. A niqab is a veil, and presumably what’s getting Reform upset.
Notmysubmarine on
I’m immunocompromised and I’ll wear a face mask wherever and whenever I want, thanks.
Spuzzell_ on
She may as well say insane things, she’s in no danger of winning and The Telegraph and the portion of society who looked at the last decade of Tories and thought ” no, not ignorant or racist enough for me” will lap it up
Tomorrow: “I’ll legalise hunting in zoos”
technurse on
Sorry, is banning religious headgear within the power of a local mayor?
ApexAurajin on
“Dressed in an elegant cappuccino-coloured suit, the attractive, brown-eyed 48-year-old tells me and my podcast co-presenter, Tim Stanley, as we chat in the *Daily T* studio “I’m like a Rolo”, indicating a tough exterior that hides an inner softness.”
What the fuck is going on with this article? It was already reading like an ad, then it dove straight into vanity magazine territory.
According-Secret9516 on
Why do all of Reform’s rising female stars want to ban something that isn’t worn by Muslim women?
She is referring to the Niqab I guess but even that isn’t worn by many.
Now if she was talking about extremist ideology we might have a discussion but targeting a minority within a minority of mainly peaceful citizens is crazy.
uppvakta on
She’s doing a lot of big talking for someone who has virtually no chance of winning.
kingsuperfox on
That’ll get the buses running on time and the potholes filled.
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Holy moly she’s an idiot. “COVID masks don’t work” is such an awful thing to believe when the science proved that they made a huge difference & they still will save lives.
If she was, she couldn’t anyway, she is just preaching to the idiots.
Reform are full of the type of people who don’t understand how anything works and blame their local Council for everything.
The only people I saw wearing burkas in London were tourists in Knightsbridge from SA or UAE whose families come for the summer and spend an almost offensive amount of money, so I suppose if you don’t want that money.
“Indicating that she would prohibit all face coverings in the capital, Cunningham says: “I would give orders to the police that any face coverings are a reason for stop and search.”
So another indication that Reform candidates have no idea of the powers, responsibilities or limitations of the office they seek.
And as someone who’s worked for the CPS she should really know better.
She might as well say she will ban the moon as mayor for the equally realistic prospect of that happening.
The women they are trying to free from the burka will just end up unable to go anywhere.
Good luck getting elected for mayor of London on that mandate
> “I would give orders to the police that any face coverings are a reason for stop and search. You shouldn’t cover your face.”
So she’s the most authoritarian mayoral candidate ever?
Plenty of EU countries do, and many more are debating doing it too. No reason for the UK to be left behind
If you’re going to try to ban something at least get the terminology right.
I have never once seen a burqa in the UK, and I live in Leicester. I don’t think they exist outside of Afghanistan. A burqa is a total face covering with a mesh panel. A niqab is a veil, and presumably what’s getting Reform upset.
I’m immunocompromised and I’ll wear a face mask wherever and whenever I want, thanks.
She may as well say insane things, she’s in no danger of winning and The Telegraph and the portion of society who looked at the last decade of Tories and thought ” no, not ignorant or racist enough for me” will lap it up
Tomorrow: “I’ll legalise hunting in zoos”
Sorry, is banning religious headgear within the power of a local mayor?
“Dressed in an elegant cappuccino-coloured suit, the attractive, brown-eyed 48-year-old tells me and my podcast co-presenter, Tim Stanley, as we chat in the *Daily T* studio “I’m like a Rolo”, indicating a tough exterior that hides an inner softness.”
What the fuck is going on with this article? It was already reading like an ad, then it dove straight into vanity magazine territory.
Why do all of Reform’s rising female stars want to ban something that isn’t worn by Muslim women?
She is referring to the Niqab I guess but even that isn’t worn by many.
Now if she was talking about extremist ideology we might have a discussion but targeting a minority within a minority of mainly peaceful citizens is crazy.
She’s doing a lot of big talking for someone who has virtually no chance of winning.
That’ll get the buses running on time and the potholes filled.