Canada #89

UK Government Brands Union Flag A 'Tool Of Hate' In Leaked 'Social Cohesion' Strategy

Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news Sunday, Mar 08, 2026

A leaked draft of the UK Government’s new ‘social cohesion’ strategy has sparked outrage by labeling the flying of English, Scottish, and Union Jack flags as potential “tools of hate.”

The document claims these national symbols were sometimes used last summer to “exclude or intimidate,” adding that the “extreme right has tried to turn symbols of pride into tools of hate.”

The 47-page draft, leaked to the Spectator magazine, also highlights how antisemitism has become “normalised in many corners of society” from schools and universities to workplaces and the NHS.

Flying a Union Jack flag is branded a 'tool of hate' in Government's leaked 'social cohesion' strategy https://t.co/NePt9iDMJk

— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 7, 2026

Under the proposals, titled Protecting What Matters, some £800 million over 10 years would be allocated to 40 areas where social cohesion is “under pressure.”

The strategy is set for a cross-Government rollout next week, but critics are already slamming it as divisive.

Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice blasted the draft, telling the Sun: “Absurdly, this says our national flag is a tool of hate used to intimidate. The whole paper is a divisive nonsense that should be consigned to the bin.”

The leak ties directly into ongoing controversies over national flags, as detailed in our previous coverage where English councils admitted spending tens of thousands to remove “unauthorised” English and Union Jack flags from lampposts

As we highlighted, leftist activist Pablo O’Hana was caught on video removing flags from a bridge in Manchester, telling a man who placed them: “that’s not what our country is.”

Freedom of Information requests revealed councils spent at least £70,000 on flag removals, with O’Hana suggesting the true cost is far higher as many incorporate it into existing budgets.

Medway Council alone spent nearly £11,600 removing over 700 flags, with Labour councillor Alex Paterson calling it “money well spent” to counter “far-right agitators.”

Paterson added that clearing the streets of British and English flags was essential to “make the community feel safe again,” claiming: “I think at this stage the world is divided into people who know exactly why these flags were put up and those who are still pretending they don’t know why they were put up.”

The flag campaign, known as ‘Operation Raise The Colours,’ emerged amid unrest over sexual offences allegedly committed by illegal immigrants housed in taxpayer-funded hotels.

This grassroots effort, coordinated via a Facebook page with offers of transport and equipment like ladders, saw patriotic activists vowing to keep flags flying despite council interventions.

The Prime Minister previously supported the right to fly St George’s flags, but the leaked documents appear to associate them with far-right protests and immigration tensions.

The strategy also proposes a “special representative” to “champion efforts across the UK to tackle hostility and hatred directed at Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim.”

A new definition of Islamophobia is also expected, with guidance on anti-Muslim hatred.

Critics warn this could become a backdoor “blasphemy law” stifling free speech, though the Government insists it protects against unacceptable treatment.

A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokesperson declined to address the leak: “We do not comment on leaks.”

This leaked strategy exposes a government more focused on policing national pride than securing borders or protecting native culture. As flags continue to rise, the pushback against globalist erosion of British identity only intensifies—proving that true cohesion comes from shared heritage, not forced suppression.

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https://www.zerohedge.com/political/uk-government-brands-union-flag-tool-hate-leaked-social-cohesion-strategy

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Canada #89

Trump Humiliates Starmer, Dismisses Need for British Aircraft Carrier Ships in Middle East and Says ‘We Don’t Need People That Join Wars After We’ve Already Won!’

by Paul Serran Mar. 7, 2026

Trump put leftist ‘U-turn’ Starmer in his place.

Failing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, leaving the United Kingdom out of the attacks on Iran and even denying the use of its bases during the military operations, is a betrayal and a cowardice.

But it’s also a consequence of the complete lack of preparedness of the British forces.

The British army is said to be at its smallest size since the times of Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century, and its once mighty navy is a shell of what it used to be.

Add to that the fact that Starmer is at once pandering to the Muslim vote and scared shitless of the left wing of his own detestable Labour party, and you have the shameful position he’s in.

But Donald J. Trump is taking the betrayal to heart.

Trump, the ultimate internet troll, has unleashed a barrage of criticism against Starmer, which is being compounded by lots of internal criticism, pushing the crisis-plagued PM against the ropes – yet again.

The US president went as far as humorously comparing the Labour leader to a massive British historical figure, saying ‘Starmer was no Winston Churchill’.

But now Trump’s jabs have gone from ridicule to humiliation with a touch of a threat.

“The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

In one short post, Trump: 1) put the ‘greatness’ of the ally firmly in the past; 2) Dismissed the need for the British carriers; 3) Warned the Prime Minister that the US will remember; and 4) the humiliating finale: ‘We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!’

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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/trump-humiliates-starmer-dismisses-need-british-aircraft-carrier/

Canada #89

DOJ-Released Picture Shows Disgraced Former Prince Andrew With Trafficking Victim in His Lap, as His Daughter Eugenie Has To Resign From Charity Over Relentless Epstein Scandal

by Paul Serran Mar. 8, 2026

Another week, another ‘Randy Andy’ scandal.

By now, having lost all his British royal perks, titles, and honors, having been arrested, currently under investigation, one could imagine that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, exiled in a Sandringham farm, couldn’t care less if yet another compromising picture of him has been released by the US DOJ.

But, in fact, it’s the compounding effect this has on his investigation, and also the consequences being faced by his daughters.

In the meantime, people around Andrew are also suffering grave reputational damage.

The undated images, small and low resolution, are among the 180,000 photographs released by the DOJ under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

They’re more of a blur, these new photos, but they keep the spotlight on Andrew after a slew of compromising photos and documents destroyed whatever was left of his life.

His daughter, Princess Eugenie, had to resign from her role in an anti-slavery charity, as the relentless fallout from the Epstein documents continues.

Page Six reported:

“[She] served for seven years as a patron of Anti-Slavery International.

On Sunday, the princess, 35, stepped away from her role at the world’s oldest human rights organization, the Observer reported.

The charity said in a statement to the outlet, ‘After seven years, our patronage from HRH Princess Eugenie of York has come to an end. We thank the Princess very much for her support for Anti-Slavery International. We hope that she continues to work to end slavery for good and deliver freedom for everyone’.”

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https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/03/doj-released-picture-shows-disgraced-former-prince-andrew/

Canada #89

As War Rages In Iran, UK MoD Surveys Troops On Wearing Makeup And Nail Polish

Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news Monday, Mar 09, 2026

While flames engulf Iranian oil depots following U.S. and Israeli strikes, and Iran retaliates with missiles targeting the UAE and Israel, the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked backlash by circulating a survey to troops about relaxing appearance standards. The questionnaire asks if male soldiers should be allowed to wear makeup, nail polish, and longer hair, ridiculously framing it as a push toward “gender-free” policies.

The timing of this clownish behaviour couldn’t be worse. The survey, originating from Army HQ in Andover, proposes uniform rules on hair, jewelry, and even facial aesthetics like fillers and microblading for all genders.

As war rages in Iran, woke MoD asks troops: 'Guys, do you want to wear make-up and nail polish?' https://t.co/VncN09Cn5b

— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 8, 2026

The review builds on recent shifts in UK military policies. In 2024, the Army reversed a long-standing ban on beards. Back in 2019, then-Defence Secretary Ben Wallace floated allowing men to use camouflage-colored makeup. And in 2017, instructions emphasized avoiding gender-specific language like “best man for the job.”

Shadow Defence Minister Mark Francois slammed the initiative, stating, “Upgrading to mascara from camouflage cream is hardly likely to deter Putin.”

An Army spokesman pushed back, clarifying, “As the Chief of the General Staff has said, the Army is focused on enhancing our lethality and fighting readiness. There are no plans to change policy – and this was not an official Army survey.”

This comes against a backdrop of escalating conflict in Iran. U.S. and Israeli forces have conducted devastating strikes on regime oil depots, with reports of “fire rain” over Tehran after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a daytime assault. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of UK gas shortages with only days’ reserves left. Iranian drones and missiles have struck Dubai skyscrapers and airports, killing civilians.

In addition, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly dressed down UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for what he calls a tardy response to the crisis.

In a social media post, Trump dismissed Britain’s offer to send aircraft carriers, writing, “The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East. That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!”

The jab highlights Starmer’s initial hesitation. The UK excluded itself from early strikes on Iran and denied U.S. use of its bases. Trump compared Starmer unfavorably to Winston Churchill, noting, “Starmer was no Winston Churchill.”

Starmer has since shifted, deploying the HMS Prince of Wales and additional Typhoon jets to the region. He also did what he does best, a complete u-turn on permission for U.S. forces to use UK bases for “specific and limited defensive” strikes against Iranian missiles. This includes operations from RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia to intercept threats to regional allies.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has joined the chorus, urging Starmer to back the U.S. unequivocally. At a private event, where he expected the remarks to remain, Blair said, “We should have backed America from the very beginning,” adding “You better show up!” emphasizing the U.S. as an “indispensable ally.”

Blair stressed, “We have got to be very clear about this as a country. We’re depending on the American alliance for our country. They are not just an ally, they are an indispensable ally, right?” And, “It’s not a question of whether it’s this president or that president. If they are your ally and they are an indispensable ally cornerstone for your security… you had better show up.” He advised Starmer to be “strong and out there and clear” on foreign policy.

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https://www.zerohedge.com/political/war-rages-iran-uk-mod-surveys-troops-wearing-makeup-and-nail-polish