Outrage as Lib Dem Council Declares Flying England Flags an ‘Act of Intimidation’
A decision by Oxfordshire County Council, led by the Liberal Democrats, has ignited a political firestorm after it declared the display of England flags as “an act of intimidation.” The council issued a formal notice prohibiting the campaign group Raise the Colours from placing St. George’s Cross flags in the area.
The council’s leader, Liz Leffman, defended the move, asserting that the act of displaying flags “does not signify patriotism but rather division.” She further warned that any refusal to comply with the directive could result in fines or criminal charges.
Reform UK’s Deputy Leader, Richard Tice, condemned the council’s stance, accusing the Liberal Democrats of being “unpatriotic woke numpties” and pointing to their declining poll numbers as evidence of their growing political irrelevance. “Patriotism and flags matter,” Tice said.
Tory Shadow Minister Greg Smith also weighed in, calling the Lib Dems’ position “further proof of their unpatriotic nature.” He emphasized that the flying of flags should always be done with pride, underscoring the British values they represent.
The controversy comes amidst wider discussions about national symbols, with concerns raised in a leaked draft of the Government’s social cohesion strategy, which links flag displays to “tools of hate.”
