Secret Government papers reveal how flag will look if Scotland votes for independence

[nationalize the fed]

Paul Harris dailymail.co.uk 31 March 2014

For more than two centuries it has been respected around the world as a sign of Britain’s greatness. Now the Union Jack, the nation’s proudest symbol, is poised to get a history-making new look – minus the Scottish saltire.



Secret Government papers propose ditching the cross of St Andrew, a white X on a blue background, that makes up a third of the current design if Scotland votes for independence, the Daily Mail can reveal today...

...The Daily Mail can confirm that the Scot-free flag is already in production at Britain’s longest-established producer.

Undercover pictures taken inside Flagmakers of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, show a red and white design exactly as described on the Downing Street papers.



more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2593781/Scot-free-Union-Jack-gets-Yes-vote-makeover-Secret-Government-papers-reveal-flag-look-Scotland-votes-independence.html

Yes it's the daily mail but maybe they're right about this

[hlthe2b]

1. You know, I truly have "no dog in this fight" and truly believe this is for those affected to decide

and admittedly, I've always wanted Northern Ireland to gain independence, though the accord seems to have worked in recent years.

But, I'm at best equivocal about Scotland secession...If the vote is exceedingly close, I think this will cause more problems than it could ever "settle".

Best of luck to the Scottish people, however it turns out.

[femmocrat]

2. That flag makes me sad.

I always loved the look of the Union Jack.

[sharp_stick]

3. When using The Daily Mail as a source

please put it in the subject line. It would save a lot of time over a year or so.

[LiberalEsto]

4. my suggestion is a crown and the motto

Keep Calm and Carry On

[Coventina]

5. Ugly!

I'd recommend just the St. George's cross on the white field (the English flag), but I don't know how they want to incorporate Wales.
Maybe have the Pendragon in the upper left quarter?

[The Great Escape]

8. St David's Cross

perhaps

[Coventina]

11. Not a fan of that either, I have to say.

Good idea, I just don't like the execution.

[eppur_se_muova]

17. That really does have an Evil Empire look to it.

Sorry, just my initial impression.

[FSogol]

6. Only the daily mail could take a printer being out of blue ink and turn it into a story.

Why would England remove the blue? Just claim it stands for the blue sky over their tiny "Empire" or claim the blue stands for banking which is all that matters in London.

[Glassunion]

9. The blue was an addition when Scotland entered the union.

[FSogol]

12. So? They English can make their flag whatever they want.

They aren't required or obligated to change it.

The blues are different anyway.

[Glassunion]

15. I agree.

I was simply answering why they would remove the blue, since the blue in the flag represents Scotland (even though it is a darker shade).

[The Great Escape]

7. Looking at the Date on The Article...

could this have been an "April Fools" joke on the part of the Daily Mail?

[nationalize the fed]

10. That's what many of the commenters think

I just thought it was interesting.

Probably up for a vote, if they're going to change it. I can't see them keeping the Union Jack, it would be a fraud in everyone's face every day.

Time will tell.

edit: Good catch! You're wide awake.

[The Great Escape]

14. It Was The Term

"Scot-Free" that made me wonder.

[muriel_volestrangler]

16. And that's why it talks about a 'jestation period', and puts 'April 1st' in the text

and looks completely like a quick mock-up, and nothing whatsoever like an actual photo of a document held in someone's hand walkiong along. And has silly stuff like "they're already making them, even though the vote isn't for another 5 months, and indepedence wuold be at least 18 months after that".

[linuxman]

13. Ummm...

What is "a lack of blue toner"?

Non-sensationalist explanations for $400, Alex.