Veil debate: Boris Johnson gives his views

Name: Veil debate: Boris Johnson gives his views
Uploaded: 2013-09-16T13:27:59.000Z
Duration: 47 s
Description: London mayor Boris Johnson reluctant to ban the wearing of full face veils after Lib Dem MP Jeremy Browne calls for a nationwide debate on whther they should be permitted in some sensitive areas

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Boris Johnson says stopping women wearing veils could "exacerbate what is already quite a difficult problem."

The Mayor of London was asked to comment on Liberal Democrat MP Jeremy Browne's calls for a debate on banning women wearing veils in public.

Mr Browne says he fears young girls feel pressured into covering up.

16 September 2013