Interesting. An extract:

Miss England organiser Angie Beasley said she was holding talks with contestants about whether to bring swimwear back to the stage in 2023.

Previous finalists have waded into the debate with many saying it was a ‘fun way’ to ‘celebrate body positivity’ and ’empower women’ to be ‘confident in their own skin.’

Good points, well made.

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