The UK is lost.

(Mirror) — Sharia-style multiple marriages could be officially recorded, it was claimed last night.

A leaked government document by an integration and tolerance working group said polygamous marriages may be registered by authorities to protect women whose partners take a second or third wife.

But it is feared the idea could end up being the first step towards recognising multiple marriages under Islamic Sharia law, which allows a man four wives.

Tory MP Philip Hollobone said: “The public will not support the recognition of polygamous marriages. Any step along that road would be a step too far.”

A Communities and Local Government spokesman said: “Polygamy is illegal and will remain so.”