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FURIOUS senior cops hit out yesterday after the Union Jack hanging outside a police station was replaced – by a GAY RIGHTS flag.
Officers accused London’s Met of “playing politics” after the swap.
New Met boss Sir Paul Stephenson angrily ordered the rainbow flag to be taken down after he was informed.
Met rules state only the Union Jack and its own flag can fly from force buildings.
But the striped gay emblem was raised instead outside Limehouse Police Station in East London.
It marks Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Month – a gay rights celebration in February.
One officer said: “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw it. The police are playing politics again.
I can understand the need to show acceptance to people of all sexualities – but the Union Jack should never be taken down.”
A senior source added: “Sir Paul was livid when he found out someone had put up the rainbow flag.
“He is anxious the Met does not stray into political territory and focuses on policing.
“The vast majority of the police and public will be fully supportive.”
Former Flying Squad commander John O’Connor said: “Celebrating gay rights is fine – but what’s it got to do with the police?
“We’re servants of the Queen, not the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender movement.”
A Met spokesman said: “All staff have been reminded of our policy on flags.”
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I beg your pardon ... Fathers get a day, Mothers get a day ..... queers get a fucking month?????