'Woke' Royal Mail bosses have banned postal workers from flying England or Wales flags during the World Cup due to health and safety.
Some postal workers have reacted with fury, saying the move was an example of today's "woke climate".
"We can't put flags on vans for the football any more. Quite a few drivers would like to, but it's not permitted. It's the woke climate influencing people in charge," a postman in south London said. Another Royal Mail delivery driver in south London added: "Flying the flag is like showing your pride. World Cups used to be fun with the England flags. Now we can't do it."There has also been backlash from The Royal Society of St George's, which aims to promote 'Englishness', reports The Telegraph.
Chairman Nick Dutt said: "Royal Mail is finding excuses not to allow flags. They are hiding behind health and safety. It's frustrating. "We should be celebrating our football team and who we are, and be proud of our country and our flag. People should be allowed to fly flags."
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