Category : Search result: Union flag protest


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Italy general strike over Gaza and workers' rights

Major Italian cities face widespread disruption as unions stage 24-hour general strike protesting Israel's military action in Gaza while demanding better domestic employment conditions.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Page 1 of 4