The Palestinian flag is to fly over Preston Town Hall as a mark of solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Leaders will raise the flag on Friday evening after councillors approved a request from campaign group Children of the Ghetto.
It will be the first time the Palestinian flag has flown above the building, and its symbolism was described as “monumental”.
Coun Peter Rankin, leader of Preston City Council, said: “We are flying the flag in solidarity with the people of Gaza who are locked in a bitter and long lasting conflict with Israel.
“As well as the military conflict, there is also a blockade that is having a devastating effect on the people living in Gaza, causing unnecessary hardship and misery.
“By flying the flag we can raise awareness of the suffering of the people of Gaza and have empathy for them.
“Over 600 men, women and children have been killed. World leaders must intervene to stop this dreadful conflict.
That's all right. We now know that Preston Council supports an outlawed terrorist group Hamas and the council will not retaliate if Southport start lobbing rockets at their town!
That's all right. We now know that Preston Council supports an outlawed terrorist group Hamas and the council will not retaliate if Southport start lobbing rockets at their town!
i've got an idea to solve the crisis.move the entire population from gaza but dont forget this will include women children and terrorists and stick them in a newly designed city next to preston and call it prestontine.once they have settled in to our way of life there will be no more trouble as the terrorists amongst them will be enjoying spending there giro money down the bookies
i've got an idea to solve the crisis.move the entire population from gaza but dont forget this will include women children and terrorists and stick them in a newly designed city next to preston and call it prestontine.once they have settled in to our
It is only returning the favour - in 2005 when Preston lost in the play off final Preston flags were flown at half-mast all over Palestine.
At the time Yasser Arafat explained:
“By flying the flag we can raise awareness of the suffering of the people of Preston and have empathy for them.
“Over 25,000 Preston men, women and children have watched this match today. David Nugent must intervene to stop this happening again."
It is only returning the favour - in 2005 when Preston lost in the play off final Preston flags were flown at half-mast all over Palestine. At the time Yasser Arafat explained:“By flying the flag we can raise awareness of the suffering of the peopl
Scotland's what? I'm with the Duke who after a hastily arranged ballot has been elected the UKs foreign minister. Is there a big oirish contingent in Preston?
Scotland's what? I'm with the Duke who after a hastily arranged ballot has been elected the UKs foreign minister.Is there a big oirish contingent in Preston?
I don't think you have to be Irish to sympathise with the plight of the Palestinians. Similarly, you don't need to support Israel just because you're a Rangers fan.
I don't think you have to be Irish to sympathise with the plight of the Palestinians. Similarly, you don't need to support Israel just because you're a Rangers fan.
akabula Joined: 13 Mar 08 Replies: 4777 25 Jul 14 14:12 I take it that's a yes then.
Are you referring to the Irish in Preston or the Scottish independence vote?
akabula Joined: 13 Mar 08Replies: 4777 25 Jul 14 14:12 I take it that's a yes then. Are you referring to the Irish in Preston or the Scottish independence vote?
Well as the No vote is huge odds on I think we all know what I meant. The beauty about the run up to the vote has been the increased exposure of wee fishy. More and more people are seeing through him and his weak arguments for independence. The Scottish, The Irish, The Welsh and The English BETTER TOGETHER
Well as the No vote is huge odds on I think we all know what I meant. The beauty about the run up to the vote has been the increased exposure of wee fishy.More and more people are seeing through him and his weak arguments for independence. The Scotti
Actually, having given this matter my considered thought, with the immigration policy of previous and current governments, given the technical title of "LETMALLINSOTHEYCANDRAINOURRESOURCES", Preston should show further solidarity by flying in all Gazans that want to go over to Preston. They will then find out why of all the Arab States in the world, only Qatar supports Hamas and the Arabic States don't want their Muslim brothers, even on humanitarian grounds! There are so many Islamic terrorists in the UK already, a few more won't make any difference!
Actually, having given this matter my considered thought, with the immigration policy of previous and current governments, given the technical title of "LETMALLINSOTHEYCANDRAINOURRESOURCES", Preston should show further solidarity by flying in all Ga
BB after the resounding No vote I'm going to propose increased spending on education in England. Hoefully this will raise your IQs and bring you in line with us up here in Scotland
BB after the resounding No vote I'm going to propose increased spending on education in England. Hoefully this will raise your IQs and bring you in line with us up here in Scotland