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Dining across the divide: ‘I worry the England flag is seen as racist – even at the World Cup’

The Guardian UK Sunday 26 July 2026, 11:00 UTC By Sam Wollaston 1 min read
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A retired teacher and a resident doctor found common ground over the NHS, but how did they fare on pensions?• Want to meet someone from across the divide? Click here to find out howSaima, 25, BirminghamOccupation Resident doctor and postgraduate researcher Continue reading...

A retired teacher and a resident doctor found common ground over the NHS, but how did they fare on pensions?

• Want to meet someone from across the divide? Click here to find out how

Saima, 25, Birmingham

Occupation Resident doctor and postgraduate researcher

Continue reading...
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