Stormont emails reveal paramilitaries 'toxic' role in flags decisions

BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 10 September 2026, 05:20 UTC 1 min read

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The flag stayed up for several months after contractors said support was needed from "community representatives with the authority to order the removal".

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Stormont emails reveal paramilitaries 'toxic' role in flags decisions

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