Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden has hit out at Labour's refusal to fly the flag of Middlesex over Downing Street, accusing them of "hating anything traditional about Britain".

The Government has no plans to fly the flag of Middlesex County Council to mark Middlesex Day - the historic day that British troops fought against Napoleon at the Battle of Albuhera.

Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden has hit out at Labour's refusal to fly the flag of Middlesex over Downing Street, accusing them of "hating anything traditional about Britain".The Government has no plans to fly the flag of Middlesex County Council to mark Middlesex Day - the historic day that...{ai:summary}<p>Richard Holden criticized Labour for not flying the Middlesex flag over Downing Street, claiming they disdain traditional British values. The government will not display the Middlesex flag to commemorate Middlesex Day, which honors the historic Battle of Albuhera. #politics</p>

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