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Union flag

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the national flag of the United Kingdom, being a composite design composed of St George's Cross (England), Saint Andrew's Cross (Scotland), and Saint Patrick's Cross (Ireland). Often called: Union Jack

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Union flag - national flag of the United Kingdom

Union Jack

flag - emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

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A MAN who claims he was barred from a club in England because a Welsh flag sticker was placed over the Union flag on his driving licence has started a petition.

'Refused entry over Welsh dragon driving licence row' MAN, 19, SAYS HE WAS BARRED FROM CLUB BECAUSE OF Y DDRAIG GOCH STICKER

Eight Arakanese youth were released from Mrauk U police station yesterday, after they were charged for using the union flag in a protest in January.

Eight Arakanese youth released from prison after Mrauk U protest

Lynn Love Wishaw politicians have this week been at loggerheads over claims that it would cost PS20,000 to hang a Union Flag outside NLC headquarters.

Flag furore at council; Opposition U-turn say SNP

However, in the build-up to the 26-year-old's bout at the SSE Arena on Saturday the broadcasters had a union flag on his profile.

Shock over Conlan union flag graphic

SINCE the Referendum a number of flag poles in Wales have started to display the Union flag. It is suspected that this is in the belief that it will unite Wales and England.

Not quite a flag of our union

We have also seen the desire to drape themselves in the Union Flag and when successful emotionally sing or try to sing the national anthem only to be choked by the occasion.

Olympics winners show pride and patriotism

France's La Liberation used an image of Boris Johnson waving a Union Flag while suspended from a zipwire from London 2012.

How Britain's exit made headlines around the world

AN AUTHOR says the Welsh should not fly the Union flag because it's a symbol of British repression.

WELSH URGED TO KEEP DRAGON FLYING

FACEBOOK sparked outrage yesterday by creating an emoji for Burns Night status updates - with the Union Flag on it.

Burns the 'Brit' emoji sparks fury

Senior police chiefs have reportedly told officers that they must not wear their black and white with thin blue line union flag on their uniforms while paying tribute to fallen comrades, in case the union flag offends anyone.

Argument is flagging

SCHOOLS in the Midlands are to be encouraged to fly the Union flag and sing the national anthem in a bid to boost patriotism among children.

Dudley schools will fly the flag and sing God Save the Queen

BRITISH motorists will soon be able to fly the flag with pride thanks to government plans to display the Union Flag on driving licences, transport minister Claire Perry announced this week.