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Labour leader Jeremy Newmark apologized for calling flag campaigners 'criminals, extremists and nonces' after Conservative calls for his suspension and resignation.
- Last week Jeremy Newmark, Labour leader of Hertsmere Borough Council, described Operation Raise the Colours as an organised attempt by criminals, extremists and nonces during a council meeting.
- The movement involves displaying the Union Flag and Saint George's Cross across Britain and was prompted by Conservative councillor Brett Rosehill asking Newmark to guarantee the flags would not be removed, citing public sentiment.
- The Labour leader, who previously stood in Finchley and Golders Green , apologised, saying he accepts some language was wrong and reaffirmed pride in Hertsmere Borough Council, Hertfordshire's work.
- Conservatives in Hertsmere demanded Jeremy Newmark's suspension and called for an urgent impartial investigation and public apology, while Hertsmere Conservative colleagues urged his resignation for forfeiting integrity.
- The episode has stirred hostility and undermined community cohesion, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said earlier this month he is very encouraging of flags.
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St George’s flag campaigners are branded ‘nonces’ by Labour council leader - Daily Star
Jeremy Newmark, the Labour leader of Hertsmere borough council, made the outburst during a council meeting last week in which he branded Operation Raise the Colours organisers as nonces
Labour councillor apologises after branding flag raisers as 'criminals, extremists and nonces'
A Labour councillor has apologised after describing the Operation Raise the Colours movement as "attempt by a bunch of criminals, extremists [and] nonces to hijack our national flag"
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