‘Not a culture war’: the council that won its case over England flags on lampposts
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According to The Guardian, Oxfordshire County Council has won a landmark High Court injunction preventing the display of nationalist England flags on lampposts across the county. Council leader Tim Bearder defended the decision as necessary to maintain a neutral, safe space for residents, though the ruling has drawn backlash from those who view it as overreach.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/27/oxfordshi...
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