Scottish Parliament MSPs vote against a Reform UK motion calling for further restrictions on face coverings in public places, including the burqa and niqab. The debate in Holyrood is described as heated, with the motion opposed by those who argue it targets religious clothing.
Across outlets, the vote is presented as an overwhelming rejection of Reform’s push. The Daily Record reports that the motion is branded “racist,” while the Evening Standard says it was labelled “racist” and “hatemongering.” The Herald Scotland similarly frames the story around the rejection of Reform’s bid, focusing on the attempt to bring in additional restrictions after the debate.
The Belfast Telegraph coverage, like the others, centres on the parliamentary outcome, maintaining the same core message that MSPs do not back the proposal. Overall, coverage largely aligns on what happened—MSPs voting down Reform UK’s motion—and on the main contention surrounding how the proposal is characterized by critics.
