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I find women in burkas ‘extremely intimidating’, says Reform deputy Thomas Kerr

The Reform UK deputy leader said he finds burkas intimidating as the party faces accusations of racism over calls to ban face coverings.

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Mr Kerr’s calls for the burka to be banned have seen him accused of racism.

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Thomas Kerr slammed over 'extremely intimidating' burqa comments

A LEADING Muslim women's charity has accused Reform UK's Thomas Kerr of fuelling Islamophobia and misogyny after he claimed to find women wearing burqas "extremely intimidating".

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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I find women in burkas ‘extremely intimidating’, says Reform deputy Thomas Kerr

Mr Kerr’s calls for the burka to be banned have seen him accused of racism.

·London, United Kingdom
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I find the burka ‘extremely intimidating’, claims Reform deputy Thomas Kerr

Thomas Kerr said Muslim women should not be allowed to wear niqabs and burkas publicly in a 'Christian nation'

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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