US Calls Cousin Marriage in UK a ‘Civilisational Concern’
12th January 2026
The White House has attacked Sir Keir Starmer over his refusal to ban cousin marriage.
Sarah Rogers, Donald Trump’s free speech tsar, said Labour’s failure to back legislation outlawing the practice was an example of “civilisational” concern.
First-cousin marriage, which is particularly prevalent among South Asians, is legal in Britain but increases the risk of children having genetic diseases.