Derby Council Sparks Controversy Removing St. George's Flags as Labour MP Calls for Break
Derby City Council has sparked controversy by planning to remove hundreds of St George's flags from across the city. Meanwhile, Labour MP Rachael Maskell has sparked debate within her party by suggesting a break from using flags, while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has encouraged members to 'fly our flags'.
The council's decision to take down the flags, which had been displayed throughout June, has raised eyebrows. However, it remains unclear who made this decision. Elsewhere, Rachael Maskell, a suspended Labour MP, has expressed discomfort at seeing Labour colleagues waving English flags. She believes the party should take a break from using flags to avoid appearing colonial and to promote unity, following alleged racist incidents in York. Maskell's comments contrast with Sir Keir Starmer's keynote speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool, where he urged members to 'fly our flags'. This comes as part of Operation Raise the Colours, a movement to hang up England flags in streets across the country, including in Derby, Bradford, Newcastle, Norwich, and the Isle of Wight. A Labour source has stated that the party is proud of its country's flags and will not apologize for that. Labour members were seen waving English, Scottish, and Welsh flags in response to Starmer's speech.
The debate surrounding the use of flags in political contexts continues, with Rachael Maskell's views contrasting with those of Sir Keir Starmer and the wider Labour party. Meanwhile, Derby City Council's decision to remove the flags has raised questions about the appropriate use of flags in public spaces.
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