DO you like flags? Then boy does the UK have a prime minister for you.
Since Boris Johnson entered Downing Street we’ve seen his Tories tell every UK Government building across the UK to fly the Union flag every single day.
If that wasn’t enough, we’ve also heard of plans to put a 32-metre high Union flag up in the centre of Cardiff, despite Wales only being represented on its association with England.
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Now, in a move most likely not on his itinerary as “Minister for the Union”, Boris Johnson has posed with a giant St George’s flag.
Laid outside No10 Downing Street, the flag soon got a taste of life under the Tories, as Johnson trampled all over it.
The official government Flickr account which shared the photos said: “Prime Minister Boris Johnson poses for a photograph outside 10 Downing Street with a giant St George's flag ahead of the England Quarter-Final game against Ukraine.”
We’ve looked for David Cameron posing with a giant Wales flag from when that team got to the Euro semi-finals in 2016, but couldn’t find one.
What’s changed between then and now?
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Whatever it may be, it’s odd that this is the same Boris Johnson who said last year: “I do not believe in gestures.”
Actually, considering Boris Johnson’s numerous inconsistencies, perhaps it’s not that odd at all.
The photos have been met with varying responses on social media, where they were first shared by Harry Cole of the Sun:
I understand a home nation is playing but considering we are the UK & have separatists trying to break the British Union this just looks awful. Why do Conservative Unionist make the job of Progressive Unionist harder. 🥲 https://t.co/iOS5cgYoZT
— Anton 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺#FBPE (@AntacsB) July 2, 2021
It's almost as if they need a distraction from something. https://t.co/ohg7TeX6iO
— Guy Verhoftwat (Parody) (@TheTwatRises) July 2, 2021
Do they ever do any governing? Or just play at it? A little bit disappointed he didn't wear an England tracksuit ... or at least a steward's jacket. Btw No 10 the Trump thumbs up photocalls, if my focus groups in Batley and Spen are right, are really getting on people's tits https://t.co/qfwsoDnqcM
— ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (@campbellclaret) July 2, 2021
I don't like playing "Where's the Clown" on the easiest difficulty settings. The giant crosshair is a bit much. https://t.co/4ymOxizZZZ
— Gregor Schwayer (@gremisch) July 2, 2021
Prime Minister of England showing his support for his #OneNation there.. https://t.co/39JFlaHHYr
— Paul Clarkson (@Clarkson77) July 2, 2021
Well, this will go a long way towards soothing Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish people, convince them that we really are a union of partners and Downing St has the interests of the whole UK at heart. *arches left eyebrow* https://t.co/C5dbJ3VSs6
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) July 2, 2021
Didn't Downing Street put out a directive that Scotland, England, etc should not be referred to as countries because the UK is "all one country"? What on earth are they doing promoting a divisive regional flag?https://t.co/g2n6HdN8lS
— James Kelly (@JamesKelly) July 2, 2021
“Sports and politics don’t mix” https://t.co/1nUUVdowzf
— Sam Sargent (@SamJCSargent) July 2, 2021
Just for a moment imagine if Sturgeon did anything remotely like this. https://t.co/HubLetBRiF
— Mel 🇪🇺 (@meljomur) July 2, 2021
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