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Reform UK in Calderdale is sparking controversy by planning to remove Pride flags from public street furniture, claiming they weren’t council-approved and threatening legal action to recover costs—right in the middle of Pride Month. The move has ignited fierce debate: some applaud the push for official approval and national symbols, while others call it embarrassing and regressive, especially amid bigger societal issues. Critics also question double standards, asking why other flags like England’s aren’t under the same scrutiny. This isn’t new for the council, which already bans Pride flags from its own buildings, but the public removal plan is turning the spotlight on how symbols stir deep community divides.

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