It's Selfish to Wear the Veil, Says Straw Aide ; Tensions Rise Amid Muslim Protests in Blackburn and Race Attack in Liverpool

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THE Government was last night plunged into disarray as a senior Minister accused Muslim women of being 'selfish' by refusing to stop wearing veils.

Amid growing signs that the controversy is causing civil disorder, Commons Leader Jack Straw's deputy Nigel Griffiths claimed that women who cover their faces in public are ignoring the feelings of others.

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It's Selfish to Wear the Veil, Says Straw Aide ; Tensions Rise Amid Muslim Protests in Blackburn and Race Attack in Liverpool

But a Government split emerged as Mr Griffiths was attacked by Race Relations Minister Phil Woolas who said: 'In all honesty, I don't think these ...

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