Submitted on Tuesday 30th September 2025
Rejected on Thursday 23rd October 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: local (see below for details)
End Far-Right Flag Intimidation in Dartford and Remove Unauthorised Flags
To remove unauthorised flags from public spaces, make it a criminal offence to place flags and symbols on public property without permission, especially when used to harass or intimidate and enforce clear rules for displaying flags, ensuring councils prevent racist misuse of public space
Dartford is a multicultural borough, yet far-right groups are targeting our community. Flags have been placed on lampposts and postboxes, not as patriotism, but as deliberate intimidation.This mirrors a history of the far right misusing national symbols to threaten minorities. Residents never gave permission, and local authorities have failed to act, creating fear. If unchecked, this risks escalating into harassment, violence, and division. Parliament must act now to stop this intimidation
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