James Cleverly, Union Jack
James Cleverly admits Tories may have flown Union Jack flag wrong way up in election defence video
James Cleverly admitted that the Tories may have flown the Union Jack flag the wrong way up in an election video on defence. The Home Secretary was grilled on the flag mistake when appearing on Sky News. Presenter Kay Burley asked him about the “challenges” in the video.
Watch: Conservative party suffers awkward Union Jack flag blunder in first election broadcast
A shot of the Union Jack actually shows the flag flying upside down - a form of distress signal. “The Union flag... it’s upside down... meaning ‘we’re in distress,’” Carol Vorderman pointed out. Another person added: “The Union flag upside ...
Outrage as Union Jack blunder in election broadcast sends 'distress signal'
The Conservative Party's broadcast has sparked widespread outrage after eagle-eyed viewers spotted a major Union Jack blunder. In the clip, which has raked up over 800,000 views, the flag is seen flying upside-down - an internationally recognised distress signal.
James Cleverly Skewered Over Tory Upside Down Union Jack Gaffe
James Cleverly was left squirming this morning after a Tory video showed the Union Jack flying upside down - often seen as a distress signal. The home secretary denied the embarrassing blunder was a gaffe and said there was no need for them to re-shoot it.
‘It Is A Gaffe, Isn’t It?’: Sky News Host Roasts Home Secretary On Upside Down Union Jack In Tory Election Video
Sky News host Kay Burley roasted Home Secretary James Cleverly over a clip from the first Conservative election broadcast that showed the Union Jack hanging upside down, a coded distress signal for ships at sea.
Tory campaign gaffe as video shows Union Jack flag flying upside down
Just minutes after the video was released, it was pointed out that perhaps the most striking part of the video is a shot of the UK’s flag upside down
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Union Jack: The Ripper – Blood Hunt #1 Preview: Bloody Hell
On Wednesday, May 22nd, Marvel will gift the world with Union Jack: The Ripper – Blood Hunt #1. Yeah, that's right—Union Jack is making an attempt to be relevant again. God save the comics ...
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French town issues apology for D-Day snub and insist British are 'friends'
A Town hall official in Normandy has apologised for a failure to fly the Union Jack along with other flags as the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches. In previous years the picturesque town of ...
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With contestants ditching English language songs to 'ambivalence' over the Union Jack - is this most anti UK Eurovision ever?
He described himself as 'ambivalent' about the Union Jack, saying it can feel 'divisive' and 'nationalist'. However, speaking more positively about the flag, he said: 'I hope to, like ...
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French town in Normandy apologises for not flying Union Jack in D-Day decorations
But this year, pictures of flag bunting appeared to show the Union Jack missing, while flags of EU member states, the EU flag itself, and the flags of the US and Canada were present. A town ...
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Union Jack Share Chat
London South East prides itself on its community spirit, and in order to keep the chat section problem free, we ask all members to follow these simple rules. In these rules, we refer to ourselves as ...
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UK's Eurovision star Olly Alexander says he is 'ambivalent' about the Union Jack flag as it can feel 'divisive' and 'nationalist'
Olly Alexander, who will perform dance track Dizzy in the competition, said he would like to 'reclaim' the Union Jack 'in a positive way'. The performer, who starred in Channel 4 drama It's A Sin ...