Fly the Flag
Anyone who has travelled to the US knows that they are not shy in displaying their national flag, and State flag sometimes. We in Britain on the other hand seem reluctant to make such a 'vulgar' display of patriotism unless it's connected with a Royal occasion. But maybe that's all about to change -
The Union flag is set to be flown every day on UK government buildings in an attempt to unite the nation, following new guidance from ministers.
It currently only has to be flown on all such buildings on specific days.
But the new guidance, from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, will ask for it to be on the flag pole all the time in England, Scotland and Wales.
Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has written to all councils in England in a bid to encourage them to fly it on their buildings.
The move will also allow dual flagging - where two flags can be flown on one pole.
Mr Jenrick said: "Our nation's flag is a symbol of liberty, unity and freedom that creates a shared sense of civic pride.
- Sky News
Fly the Flag
Anyone who has travelled to the US knows that they are not shy in displaying their national flag, and State flag sometimes. We in Britain on the other hand seem reluctant to make such a 'vulgar' display of patriotism unless it's connected with a Royal occasion. But maybe that's all about to change -
The Union flag is set to be flown every day on UK government buildings in an attempt to unite the nation, following new guidance from ministers.
It currently only has to be flown on all such buildings on specific days.
But the new guidance, from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, will ask for it to be on the flag pole all the time in England, Scotland and Wales.
Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has written to all councils in England in a bid to encourage them to fly it on their buildings.
The move will also allow dual flagging - where two flags can be flown on one pole.
Mr Jenrick said: "Our nation's flag is a symbol of liberty, unity and freedom that creates a shared sense of civic pride.
- Sky News