Former England captain John Terry has appeared to endorse calls for a burqa ban in Britain.
The Chelsea legend responded to an Instagram post by Rupert Lowe, founder of the Restore Britain party, with three clapping emojis and a St George’s Cross.
Lowe’s original post featured an image of a London Underground station displaying Bengali signage, accompanied by his pledge to prohibit the burqa and mandate English-only signs across the capital’s transport network.
The former defender’s apparent has generated quite the stir on social media, with Lowe himself also responding.
John Terry has has appeared to endorse calls for a burqa ban in Britain
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Lowe established Restore Britain in June 2025 following his departure from Reform UK, a party positioned on the right-wing to far-right of the political spectrum.
The 68-year-old, who represents Great Yarmouth, was elected to Parliament in 2024 but was subsequently suspended from Reform UK amid allegations of threatening behaviour towards a colleague and workplace bullying.
He denied these claims, maintaining he was the victim of a “witch hunt” after criticising party leader Nigel Farage.
His new party’s platform includes the burqa prohibition and a commitment to English-only signage at London stations, with Lowe declaring: “Enough is enough. Vote Restore Britain to get our capital city back.”
On Sunday morning, Lowe posted a robust defence of Terry following the backlash against the former centre-back.
John Terry responded to Rupert Lowe’s post on social media
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“I see that England/Chelsea legend John Terry is taking some flak for applauding Restore Britain’s policy of banning the burqa and ensuring that all London stations use English, and English only,” he wrote.
“This is the position the vast majority of the British people support.”
Lowe dismissed the criticism directed at Terry, stating: “If we get called names? WHO CARES. It does not matter. We do not care, and nor should you. This isn’t 2015 anymore. These insults mean nothing.”
He urged others to demonstrate similar resolve, adding: “More people need to show some courage and stand up for what the majority thinks.”
Terry’s playing career stands among the most decorated in English football history, with five Premier League titles secured during his time at Stamford Bridge.
I see that England/Chelsea legend John Terry is taking some flak for applauding Restore Britain’s policy of banning the burqa and ensuring that all London stations use English, and English only.
This is the position the vast majority of the British people support.
There is now… pic.twitter.com/XYXX5E5FeC
— Rupert Lowe MP (@RupertLowe10) March 22, 2026
He made his senior debut for Chelsea in 1998 and remained at the club until 2017, establishing himself as one of the nation’s finest centre-backs.
Following a brief stint at Aston Villa, he retired from playing in 2018 and transitioned into coaching.
John Terry won every major trophy during his time as a Chelsea player | PA
He served as assistant manager to Dean Smith at Villa Park before reuniting with him at Leicester City in 2023.
Terry subsequently returned to his former club in a role with Chelsea’s academy.