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Flags in the News

More flags at UK Parliament

Flags are flying in the House of Commons precincts, an historic first that sends an ‘important message of welcome’ to all. Following […]

aram19 March 20211 min read
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New Zealand Flag referendum: victory for existing flag

New Zealanders have voted to retain their current flag. In the final round of the New Zealand Flag referendum, 56.7 per cent […]

aram24 March 20161 min read
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New Zealand Flag referendum: final round

The final round of the New Zealand Flag referendum has begun, deciding whether the country will keep or change its current flag. […]

aram4 March 20161 min read
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List of 40 potential new New Zealand flag designs unveiled

From over 10,000 just 40 remain. Is one of these designs New Zealand’s new flag? New Zealand has taken a step closer […]

aram11 August 20151 min read
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The Silver Fern – New Zealand’s new flag?

We will soon be hearing about the Silver Fern and two flag referendums taking place in New Zealand. Following his re-election, Prime […]

aram30 March 20151 min read
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Flore flies full UK Flag range

The Northamptonshire village of Flore is home to the Commonwealth Flag Project. With the registration last year of flags for Northamptonshire and […]

aram27 January 20151 min read
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Wales: no change to Union Flag

Interviewed this morning by BBC Wales, Welshman and Flag Institute Chief Executive Charles Ashburner suggested that moves to change the flag of […]

aram26 September 20141 min read
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Chair of F&HC calls for immediate action on UK flag

Statement by Andrew Rosindell MP, Chair of Flags and Heraldry Committee ‘Since our founding in 2008, the Flags and Heraldry Committee has […]

aram19 September 20141 min read
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Scotland votes NO but UK cannot stand still

Citizens of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland woke up this morning in a UK unchanged and never to be the same […]

aram19 September 20142 min read
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Will Australia’s flag change if Union is redrawn?

Will Australia’s flag change if the Union Flag is redrawn? The answer is a resounding no, says John Vaughan. A government-approved public […]

aram15 September 20141 min read
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NZ Flag: speech at Victoria University

In a speech at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has launched his proposal for a referendum on the […]

aram11 March 20141 min read
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DCLG flys Cornwall Flag to celebrate St Piran’s Day

Cornwall has a proud heritage, a distinct Celtic identity and language, a strong mining past and modern fishing industry. St Piran is […]

aram6 March 20141 min read
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