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Flag Campaigner Twamley Faces Hypocrisy Accusations Over Past

9/4/2025

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Lee Twamley, organizer of the Manchester flag campaign, served 20 months for smuggling migrants into the UK.
His group, 'Churchill's Lions', protests illegal immigration by flying Union Jacks and St George's flags.
Twamley referred to criticism of his past as "old news" and denied any connection to sex offenses.
The Prime Minister backs the public's right to display flags despite local council opposition.
Twamley's criminal history has led to accusations of hypocrisy regarding his campaign.

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Story summary

Lee Twamley, organizer of the Manchester flag campaign, served 20 months for smuggling migrants into the UK.
His group, 'Churchill's Lions', protests illegal immigration by flying Union Jacks and St George's flags.
Twamley referred to criticism of his past as "old news" and denied any connection to sex offenses.
The Prime Minister backs the public's right to display flags despite local council opposition.
Twamley's criminal history has led to accusations of hypocrisy regarding his campaign.