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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Labour minister criticises ban on women and teenage girls taking part in London mosque charity fun run

A senior Labour cabinet minister has criticised a mosque for banning women and girls over the age of 12 from participating in a charity fun run.

Housing secretary Steve Reed said the controversial entry requirements were “inappropriate” and that it was wrong that woman were barred from an activity that men were allowed to participate in.

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