Reform UK will permit solely Union Jacks or Crosses of St George to be flown within the 10 councils they now management after their stonking success on the native elections. That signifies that Ukrainian flags, which have turn out to be a fixture above council buildings throughout the nation for the reason that full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, should come down.
“No other flags will be permitted to be flown on its flagpoles, balconies, reception desks or council chamber walls,” Chairman Zia Yusuf mentioned. Besides Ukraine flags, satisfaction flags will not be flown over Reform-controlled councils both. After the May 1 vote, insurgents Reform took management of Durham, Kent, Lancashire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Doncaster, North Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire. Labour MP Mike Tapp tenuously recommended the choice was indicative of Reform chief Nigel Farage’s assist for Russian chief Vladimir Putin, regardless of Mr Farage voicing his objection to the tyrant’s invasion and publicly supporting Ukraine.
The Labour MP mentioned: “As VE Day reminds us, Britain has a proud historical past of working with allies to defeat dictators and tyrants.
“It tells you all you need to know about Nigel Farage’s Reform that their very first act after winning elections is to ban the Ukrainian flag from our town halls, in this of all weeks.
“But while it is sickening, it should come as no surprise: Farage told us that Vladimir Putin is the world leader he most admires.
“Farage and Reform councillors should stop sucking up to Moscow and drop their ban on flying the Ukrainian flag immediately.”
Labour MP James Frith made a similarly baseless accusation: “On VE Day, we remember Britain’s proud tradition of standing with allies against tyrants.
“It speaks volumes that Reform’s first act after their election gains is to ban the Ukrainian flag in the very week we honour the fight against dictatorship.
“”arage and his councillors should stop pandering to Moscow and scrap this disgraceful ban now.”
A Reform spokesman mentioned: “Reform UK will proudly fly the union jack, St George’s flag and county flags. Unlike Labour, we’re pleased with our nation and historical past.”
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