Reform UK Unveils Plans for Union Flags and ‘Patriotic’ History Lessons in Schools
Reform UK has announced new education policies that would require every school to display the King’s portrait and the Union flag. The party also proposes introducing ‘patriotic’ history lessons aimed at restoring ‘national pride’ and countering what they describe as a ‘progressive lens’ on the subject.
Under the plans, should Reform UK form a government, they pledge to implement a new curriculum within 100 days. This curriculum would focus on a ‘patriotic history of the British Isles’, with British history constituting a minimum of 60 per cent of assessed content. The Education Secretary would be empowered to intervene if schools fail to adhere to this requirement.
Suella Braverman, Reform UK’s prospective education secretary, stated that these changes are designed to rekindle national pride and ensure children understand the privilege of being British. She emphasised that the current education system has been distorted by a progressive agenda, and that the new policies would restore a sense of identity and respect for the nation’s heritage.
The proposals have sparked debate, with supporters arguing they will foster patriotism and critics claiming they risk indoctrination. Reform UK insists the measures are about celebrating British history and values, not imposing a narrow worldview.
