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Fri 07 Jul 2009Unionists critical of move on identity card
UNIONISTS HAVE sharply criticised a British government move to allow those who regard themselves as Irish to apply for ID cards which reflect their “identity rights”.
The union flag does not feature on proposed new British ID cards which home secretary Alan Johnson unveiled yesterday. However the shamrock, rose, thistle and daffodil, representing the component parts of the UK, do appear, as does the royal coat of arms.
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