Tory says criticism of Islam is ‘censored’ and wants burqa banned | LBC

Nick Timothy, the Conservative MP for West Suffolk, is tabling a bill in Parliament to 'restore free speech' as he fears 'criticism' of Islam is 'officially censored' in the UK. The Tories have followed Reform's lead after Sarah Pochin MP asked the Prime Minister if the UK would ban burqas. Tory laeder Kemi Badonech has since said she refuses to meet constituents who wear face coverings. Speaking to Henry Riley, Mr Timothy said he supported such a ban, and that the burqa is 'damaging to society.' Mr Timothy continued by telling Henry the burqa was bad for integration and assimilation, which in the UK are at 'very unhealthy' levels. 'You can draw a line between Pakistani Muslim and white communities,' Mr Timothy said. Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp #henryriley #burqaban #islam #freespeech #integration #immigration #tories #kemibadenoch #nigelfarage #reform #labour #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup