US EditionReform pledges to ban all flags except Union Jack, St George's Cross and county flags on public buildings
- Reform UK announced plans in May 2025 to ban all flags except the Union Jack, St George's Cross, and county flags on public buildings in councils they control.
- This move follows Reform gaining control of 10 local councils last week, amid widespread displays of the Ukrainian flag showing solidarity after Russia's 2022 invasion.
- Reform’s policy forbids flying flags associated with movements or causes, including the Ukrainian and pride flags, with the party promising swift implementation across councils.
- Reform chairman Zia Yusuf stated the only permitted flags will be the Union Jack, St George’s Cross, and county flags, while critics, including Labour MPs, called the ban disgraceful and urged reversal.
- The policy sparked cross-party criticism, highlighting tensions between signaling national heritage and community solidarity, and raising concerns about restricting symbolic support for Ukraine and diversity.
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Reform responds to concerns about Cornish flag at County Hall
Reform's chairman Zia Yusuf originally said the party would only allow the Union Jack and St George's Cross to fly at councils it controls. Reform is still attempting to form an administration at Cornwall Council.
Reform UK to ban Pride flags being flown from council buildings
Right wing political party Reform UK are set to ban councils from flying Pride flags, allowing only the union jack, St George’s flag and county flags on council buildings. The flag, which is used to demonstrate allyship with the LGBTQ+ community, will be banned alongside the flying of the Ukraine flag, which has been flown since Russia’s invasion of the country in 2022 to show solidarity. Chairman for Reform Zia Yusuf said, “No other flags will …
Reform UK moving 'at speed' to ban rainbow flags in council buildings
"The only flags permitted to be flown on or in its buildings will be the Union Jack and St George's flag" says Reform's chairman Zia Yusuf The post Reform UK moving ‘at speed’ to ban rainbow flags in council buildings appeared first on Attitude.
The Ukrainian flag managed to split Britain, but the Kiev lobby was also affected: EADaily
EADaily, May 6th, 2025. The Ukrainian flag split Britain: immediately after winning the local elections, the right-wing Reform Party of Nigel Farage announced a ban on the placement of foreign flags at municipal facilities. In this regard, the Ukrainian lobby has become enraged.
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