The turbulent history of the union jack

For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the ...
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Opinion: The Irish flag carries so much baggage - a united Ireland should have a new one

FOR MANY PEOPLE, their nation’s flag is a symbol of pride. It represents their country’s traditions, heritage and values. But this patriotism can sometimes manifest into a distorted form of ...

I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand

Flags – particularly the union flag and the St George’s Cross – continue to appear in towns and cities in England, at times ...