A Reform politician criticized the Ukrainian flag displayed outside Wales’ parliament, calling it virtue signalling and arguing it should not be flown in front of the building. He said the parliament estate should fly an equal number of Welsh and Union flags at all times, reflecting Wales’ place within the United Kingdom. He also aligned with a UK party position that foreign flags should not be flown over public buildings. The Ukrainian flag has been displayed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Supporters described the flag as a visible sign of opposition to Russia, while opponents warned it could encourage pro-Kremlin politics.
"Wales is a proud part of the United Kingdom and the Senedd estate should reflect that fact by flying an equal number of Welsh and Union flags at all times."
"Flying their flag is not doing anything to keep Russia at bay. We need to move away from virtue signalling politics - people see through it and rightfully want politicians to go back to focusing on bread-and-butter issues that will positively and noticeably impact the people of Wales, such as health, education, and the Welsh economy."
"I stand solidly behind the people of Ukraine who are rightly standing up to Putin following his illegal invasion of their country."
"The blue and yellow flag of Ukraine has been flying outside the Senedd since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022."
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