"So to put this into perspective, the @Conservatives think we should fly a Union Jack for a royal who refuses to cooperate with law into allegations of paedophilia surrounding his close friends? Says it all about this government really, bunch of outright cowards. Ain't happening" 😉

Liverpool's Mayor Joe Anderson says government request will not be carried out

The city leader was responding to reports that councils around the country have been ordered to fly the flag from town hall buildings on February 19 to mark the Duke of York's 60th birthday.

Councils have received an email from government telling them to mark the occasion - despite the Queen cancelling the formal celebration for her son's birthday following his disastrous Newsnight appearance.

Responding to the reports today, Mayor Anderson made it absolutely clear that Liverpool Council will not be obeying any such requests from government.

He said: "No, we won't be doing that.

"I don't think that would be appropriate."

He added: "This isn't to do with being anti-royal, we have flown the flag for the Queen before.

"But Prince Andrew isn't a major royal, he's not a significant member of the Royal Family."

Mayor Anderson also made reference to the fact Prince Andrew is facing scrutiny over his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein - the billionaire financier.

Mayor Anderson added: "When you look at his behaviour - it wouldn't be appropriate for us to mark his birthday."

Kudos to him!!!

https://www. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-council-not-fly-flag-17698825

Credits for the headline go to Laim Thorp.