Mississippi state House PASSES bill to remove the Confederate battle emblem from its state flag

Mississippi will retire the last state flag in the US to bear the Confederate battle emblem following a historic vote by a coalition of lawmakers, both black and white and across the political aisle, on Sunday.  Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, has said he would sign the bill into law as soon as it comes … Read more

TOWIE’s Demi Sims holds up a rainbow flag in celebration of Pride Month

TOWIE’s Demi Sims flashes her abs in pink co-ords as she holds up a rainbow flag in celebration of Pride Month By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 16:47 BST, 28 June 2020 | Updated: 17:44 BST, 28 June 2020 She’s candidly discussed how she came out as bisexual at 19 in the past, after three … Read more

Royal Marines unveil new kit – and they’ll wear White Ensign flag on their sleeve for the first time

Royal Marines makeover: Elite commandos unveil new kit – and for the first time in their 350-year history, they’ll wear White Ensign flag on their sleeve to show they’re part of Navy, not Army The Royal Marines will be given a brand new and modern uniform this autumn   The uniform is more resistant and breathable … Read more

Faith Hill urges Mississippi legislature to change state flag calling it a ‘symbol of terror’

Faith Hill is calling on the state of Mississippi to change its flag because it features a Confederate flag within it, calling it a ‘symbol of terror’ on Twitter. In a series of tweets on Thursday, the 52-year-old Mississippi native pleaded her case to change the flag amid growing pressure around the United States to … Read more

Is the Union Flag on Boris’ plane upside down?

Critics have claimed the £900,000 red, white and blue paint job on the Prime Minister’s RAF Voyager plane has been bungled. Enthusiasts said they thought the Union Flag on its tailfin had been done upside down as Boris Johnson’s official aircraft took off from Cambridgeshire yesterday. Social media users were quick to vent their anger … Read more

Kent police raise ‘Gipsy and Roma Traveller’ flag ‘to show their support to diverse community’

Kent police raise ‘Gipsy and Roma Traveller’ flag ‘to show their continued support for diverse communities’ Officer and staff flew flag to recognise Gipsy contribution to police force But picture post backfired badly with over a thousand complaints online Some branded it a joke while one questioned when it was ‘crime-fighting day’  Gipsy Roma Traveller … Read more

NASCAR officially BANS the Confederate flag from its stadium

NASCAR has officially banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties just a day after its only black driver, Bubba Wallace, demanded it be removed.  On Wednesday, NASCAR officials said in a statement that the Confederate flag ‘runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors … Read more

Banksy shares picture of candle burning US flag

Banksy BURNS the US flag: Artist shares picture of candle setting stars and stripes ablaze and says ‘people of colour are being failed’ It is the second week of protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd in the US The graffiti artist shared a painting of a vigil candle burning an American flag He … Read more

Red flag raised over Jigsaw accounts after we reveal boardroom exodus

Red flag raised over Jigsaw accounts after we revealed mass boardroom exodus at fashion retailer where the Duchess of Cambridge used to work By Ruth Sunderland and Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 21 May 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 21 May 2020 The accounts of fashion chain Jigsaw’s owner have been … Read more