Tory councillor claims 'scruffy' St George's flags are 'damaging community spirit'

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Tory councillor claims 'scruffy' St George's flags are 'damaging community spirit'

A Conservative councillor has said Essex residents are "sick" of "scruffy" St George's flags hanging from lampposts, adding they damage "community spirit". Conservative leader on Braintree District Council, Tom Cunningham said the flags should be "maintained in a way that reflects the respect they deserve." While Councillor Cunningham welcomed the flags being flown during England's time in the FIFA World Cup, he …