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England Shirts Banned at School Cultural Day
A Leicestershire school’s “Cultural Day” sparked outrage when two girls were sent home for wearing England football shirts — a move parents say subtly excluded English national pride. While the school insists guidelines banned flags and sports kits to focus on global diversity, critics argue it sent a message that English identity isn’t welcome. The headteacher defended the policy, noting other national flags were permitted — even offering Union Jack dresses as an alternative, which many found equally exclusionary. The mom, who ultimately took her daughters home, insists true equality means…
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