Council removes Australian flags before Australia Day
A controversial decision by Maitland City Council to remove Australian flags from civic buildings before Australia Day has ignited a fierce debate about national identity and council priorities.
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Masked Council Workers Tear Down Union Jacks at Night
Shocking footage reveals masked council operatives removing Union Jack flags from lampposts in nighttime operation, sparking fury and accusations of anti-British sentiment.
Southgate defends England flag amid controversy
Gareth Southgate addresses the controversy surrounding England's St George's Cross flag, defending its importance while acknowledging modern sensitivities ahead of Euro 2024.
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.
Nottinghamshire Council Demands Flag Reform Over Political Disputes
Nottinghamshire County Council calls for urgent reform of flag-flying rules after political disputes, arguing current regulations create unnecessary division and waste public resources.
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.
Rail union boss's Las Vegas trip funded by members
RMT union leader Mick Lynch faces scrutiny after spending thousands on a Las Vegas conference and luxury hotel stays, funded by members' subscription fees during a cost of living crisis.
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.
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.
Sky Sports sacks Farage after Neville flag row
Sky Sports terminates Nigel Farage's appearance after Gary Neville's explosive on-air rant about the Union Flag, igniting fierce debate about politics in football broadcasting.
Gary Neville's builder ordered to remove Union Jack flag
Construction workers at Gary Neville's Manchester development were ordered to remove a Union Jack flag, sparking debate about national pride and workplace policies at the former footballer's project.
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.
Neville slams 'negative' Union Flag politics in football
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville delivers powerful critique of political flag-waving in football, arguing the Union Jack has become a symbol of division rather than unity.
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.
Vandals target Olympic hero Adam Peaty's home with flag
British swimming champion Adam Peaty is targeted in a mindless act of vandalism as a St George's flag is plastered across his property, prompting a police investigation.
Labour chief in storm over 'criminals and nonces' flag remark
A Labour council leader in Stoke-on-Trent faces intense backlash after inflammatory remarks made in a leaked WhatsApp group, calling Union Jack flag campaigners 'criminals' and 'nonces'.
Council votes to remove Union flag from all buildings
In a landmark decision, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to permanently remove the Union flag from all council buildings, a move hailed as progressive by nationalists and met with disappointment by unionists.
Lib Dem: Flags should not be used to intimidate
A senior Liberal Democrat figure has issued a stark warning against the co-opting of the Union Jack and St George's Cross, stating they must never be used as symbols of hatred or to frighten communities.
Sainsbury's pulls St George's Cross babygrow after backlash
Sainsbury's has removed a babygrow featuring a modern twist on the St George's Cross from sale after customers accused the design of 'virtue signalling' and disrespecting the traditional English flag.
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.
Tom Brady & Dave Portnoy criticised for Saudi football game
NFL legend Tom Brady and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy face a fierce backlash for their planned flag football game in Saudi Arabia, amid accusations of 'sportswashing' the nation's human rights record.
Tom Brady's Flag Football Push for UK & Olympic Glory
NFL icon Tom Brady is spearheading a major push to bring American flag football to the UK, aiming to ignite grassroots participation and potentially secure Olympic glory.
Pro-Russian activists storm German Consulate in Milan
Pro-Russian activists breached the German Consulate in Milan, scaling the building and replacing the EU flag with the Russian tricolour in a brazen protest over the arrest of a blogger.
Trump's flag fury sparks heated clash with Minnesota Democrat
Former President Donald Trump sparks a major political storm after a private meeting with Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, orchestrated by conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, descends into a heated dispute over the display of official flags.
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