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UKIP deputy leader Peter Whittle has explained his party's pledge to ban full veils worn by some Muslim women and its plans to "reduce the density of alcohol outlets".

The proposed niqab and burqa ban "is about female subjugation", Mr Whittle said, adding: "It is not conducive to integration."

When questioned about UKIP's stance on pub restrictions, Mr Whittle said: "We want to have more structured drinking hours because this causes huge amounts of pressure on... for example, our A&E departments".

(Image: Peter Whittle. Credit: Reuters)