- Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin caused controversy by joking about wearing a 'tartan burqa' during the party's Scottish election campaign launch.
- Pochin, who has previously called for a ban on burqas, made the comment after her autocue froze during her speech.
- Her remarks were condemned by other parties, with a Labour spokesperson referencing her past controversial statements about Muslims and diversity on television.
- Last year, Pochin was criticised by Reform chairman Zia Yusuf for using her first PMQs question to advocate for a burqa ban, despite it not being official party policy at the time.
- The party's stance on face coverings remains contentious, with London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham also facing backlash for suggesting women wearing burqas should be subject to stop and search.
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