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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Reform MP condemned for making ‘tartan burqa’ joke at Scottish election launch

A Reform UK MP has been criticised for making a joke about wearing a “tartan burqa” during the party’s launch of its Scottish election campaign.

Sarah Pochin, who has previously been condemned for calling for a ban on burqas, made the comment on Thursday when delivering a speech at a country club in Renfrewshire.

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