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Property tycoon drapes massive Union Jack over council building

A prominent property developer has sparked controversy by covering a council building with an enormous Union flag in a dramatic stand against local authority decisions. The stunning visual protest has divided public opinion in Westminster.

Reform UK councillors reject Union flag display

Nottinghamshire councillors from Reform UK face backlash after voting against displaying the Union flag on council buildings, raising questions about the party's stance on British symbols and national identity.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

British 'King' arrested in New York ICE protest

A British activist performing as 'King David' was dramatically arrested by NYPD after staging a solo protest outside an ICE facility. The performance artist faces charges including obstruction and resisting arrest.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.

Charges dropped in Union Flag migrant hotel protest case

In a dramatic legal U-turn, all charges have been dismissed against a woman arrested for waving the Union Flag outside a council-commandeered migrant hotel in Essex. The case has sparked national debate about protest rights and police powers.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

Richard Bacon's Union Jack Comments Spark Fury

Former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon faces furious backlash from politicians and public after branding the Union Flag 'a symbol of division' during heated Good Morning Britain discussion about national identity.

Burned flag displayed at Portland Trump protest meeting

In a dramatic Portland protest meeting ahead of Donald Trump's arrest, conservative activist JJ Siler produced a charred American flag, creating a surreal political spectacle that has sparked controversy across the political divide.

Saira Khan: England flag flyers are 'saddos'

Former Loose Women star Saira Khan sparks controversy by labelling England flag enthusiasts 'saddos' while defending Gary Neville's stance on national pride in heated social media exchange.

Gary Neville removes Union Flag used 'negatively' at match

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville explains his decision to remove a Union Flag being used in what he described as a 'negative fashion' during a football match, reigniting discussions about nationalism in sports.

Neville blasts flag-waving men after synagogue attack

Former Manchester United star Gary Neville launches passionate condemnation of political division in Britain following shocking Manchester synagogue attack, targeting what he calls divisive flag-waving by middle-aged men.

Trump's UK visit used wrong red in American flags

Exclusive investigation reveals the American flags displayed during Donald Trump's controversial state visit to Britain were the wrong shade of red, sparking diplomatic embarrassment and protocol breaches at the highest level.

Police confiscate Union Jack from teenager at protest

Northumbria Police face backlash after confiscating a Union Jack flag from a 16-year-old during counter-demonstration against migrant protests. Civil liberties groups question the legality of the seizure.

Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate

A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv

France bans Palestinian flag in protest crackdown

President Macron's government has sparked outrage by authorising a ban on the public display of the Palestinian flag, a move critics are calling a severe crackdown on civil liberties and free expression.

Ross Kemp: Far-Right Have Hijacked England's Flag

EastEnders legend and documentary maker Ross Kemp issues a stark warning that far-right groups are co-opting the St George's Cross, urging decent Brits to reclaim the national symbol from extremists.

Protester rushes Charlie Kirk with US flag at Boston vigil

A tense confrontation unfolded at a Turning Point USA event in Boston when a protester wielding an American flag disrupted conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's 'Vigil for America'. The incident, captured on video, highlights the deep political division

Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate

A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.

Giant Trump Balloon Protest Erupts in Central London

Thousands of protesters descended upon central London in a dramatic demonstration against Donald Trump, featuring giant nappy-clad effigies, 'MAGA' drags, and placards branding the former President a fascist.

Trump Calls for Arrests Over Flag Burning

Former President Donald Trump has sparked a major constitutional debate by demanding the arrest and potential loss of citizenship for anyone who burns the American flag, directly challenging First Amendment protections.

Tom Brady unretires for Saudi flag football event

In a jaw-dropping move, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is set to unretire, not for the NFL, but to lead a star-studded flag football event in Saudi Arabia this February, marking a major shift for the Gulf nation's sporting ambitions.

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