London Mayor Candidate Sparks Backlash Over Burqa Stop-and-Search Remarks | Firstpost America

Reform UK’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham has sparked widespread condemnation after suggesting women wearing burqas in public should be subject to stop-and-search powers, arguing face coverings should be treated with suspicion. Cunningham, who is standing in the 2028 mayoral race, also reported she would seek to ban face coverings, claiming they could be linked to criminal intent. Her remarks have drawn strong criticism from politicians and community leaders, including London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, who warned against “sowing division”. Critics say the comments risk stigmatising Muslim women and deepening social tensions in the capital. Firstpost America | Cary Johnston | War | Geopolitics | Global Economy | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #firstpostamerica #caryjohnston #war #geopolitics #economy #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian headlines and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V