By James Doleman

Public opinion would force a change in the Union flag if Scotland voted for independence, The Drum was told today.

Charles Ashburner, chief executive of The Flag Institute, likened the potential situation to the death of Princess Diana where pressure from the media led to Buckingham Palace flying its flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning.

“This isn’t a normal situation, there is no form of precedent to follow,” Ashburner said, adding that in the event of Scottish independence it would be “inconceivable that the citizens of the remainder of the UK would want to be represented by a flag that Read full story ›

Source: The Drum