A Tory MPhas been investigated by police for alleged racial hatred after criticising the burka during a Commons debate.
Philip Hollobone described the garment as 'the religious equivalent of going around with a paper bag over your head with two holes for the eyes'.
Northamptonshire Race Equality Council, which is funded by taxpayers, complained to police.
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Pardon me for saying this but the tory MP is right it is like a bag over the head. Why waste money on a police investigation for that, besides it was in the commons during a debate and as such is not a police matter.
24-03-2010, 11:55 AM
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MP quizzed by police over burka comment
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