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Councils spending thousands cleaning ‘flag wars’ graffiti

Councils spending thousands cleaning ‘flag wars’ graffiti

One MP said the cost of cleaning up flags painted on buildings and roundabouts means 'less money for real public services that are already underfunded'

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