Undercover

From the Telegraph:

A Somali asylum seeker wanted for the murder of WPc Sharon Beshenivsky is believed to have fled Britain dressed as a woman wearing a Muslim niqab, which covers the whole face apart from the eyes.

The niqab is an icon of versatility; it's not only oppresive, but it makes a great getaway disguise for man or woman!

Sign of the Times

From the BBC:

A veiled Muslim woman will deliver this year's alternative Christmas speech on Channel 4, the broadcaster has said.

Why is it that the words "snapshot of Britain's future" keep popping into my head?

Update: Also on the BBC, three quarters of British firms have banned Christmas decorations to avoid offending Muslims "staff from other faiths".

Maybe "future" was the wrong word.