Richard Tice defends 'free speech' after Reform UK chairman quits over 'dumb' burka ban rowBBC Breakfast
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00:00I don't know why Zia has chosen to leave. What I do know is that it's right to have a debate and a discussion about this sort of issue.
00:07Most people in the country wouldn't be aware that about seven European countries have already banned the burqa.
00:13Let's have a debate. Let's find out where the British mood and thoughts is on this.
00:19And you can discuss things without it. You have to have a policy on absolutely everything.
00:25But what you should be able to do in a democracy, in a world of free speech, is have a sensible, respectful debate.