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Gary Neville admits to taking the Union Jack down from the building site
Gary Neville condemned the rise of Union flag displays as a divisive tactic by 'angry middle-aged white men' amid growing community tensions after a deadly terror attack.
- On Friday, Gary Neville removed a Union flag from one of his Manchester development sites because it was being `used in a negative fashion`, posting a video after the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation attack.
- Neville argued the flag displays were a deliberate reaction by specific groups, blaming "angry, middle-aged white men" and noting "probably 50-60" Union Jack flags on Littleton Road in Salford, none seen in 15-20 years.
- With 85 England appearances, Gary Neville stressed his patriotism and blamed Brexit for fuelling dangerous messaging that worsens social division.
- Dozens of fans threatened to cancel Sky Sports subscriptions, prompting boycott calls, while faith and communities minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said people were `trying to stoke tension` and agreed Neville had a point.
- Amid a national debate, Union and St George's Cross flags have appeared across the UK, while far-right figure Tommy Robinson led more than 100,000 to a rally last month and home secretary Shabana Mahmood warned of integration problems.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
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C 22%
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