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    Penny Mordaunt accuses Labour of sneering at St George’s Cross flag

    by Rhiannon James Apr 25, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    Penny Mordaunt has sparked a row in the House of Commons after she accused Labour frontbenchers of sneering at the St George’s Cross flag.

    The Commons Leader branded members of the opposition party “plastic patriots” during a heated business questions session on Thursday.

    Labour former minister Dawn Butler defended her party, stating that Sir Keir Starmer has “wrapped” himself in the English flag.

    While they criticise and sneer at those that do not celebrate St George’s flag, they are allowing some

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