Flag criticism from UUP

The Limavady councillors say they were disappointed the area did not get the chance to officially remember those that fought in the army from World War 1 up to the present day, on June 26. The pair say a 'no flags policy' at the council offices prevented the borough from erecting a remembrance flag. Councillor Stevenson said: "I think it's wrong that a town like Limavady did officially remember Armed Forces Day. Both sides of the community fought in both World War 1 and World War 2, it's a chance to remember those that lost their lives."

Alderman Rankin added:"Limavady was one of the very few councils that didn't erect a flag on Saturday, and I believe even some nationalist led councils decided to even do so. We can assure the people that we did bring this up at council and let our feelings be known."

Councillor Stevenson added:"This has not been helped by Sinn Fein, who I feel try to rewrite history and paint the armed forces as completely Protestant, which is not true."

" It is very sad to think that with the history we have with Ballykelly Barracks the town failed to highlight such an important day."

Commenting on the issue, a Limavady Borough Council spokesperson said: "Council has a no flags policy at all times and that is why no flag was flown on Saturday for Armed Forces Day."