Shrewsbury refugee says national flags don’t intimidate him as flag rows grow
Sep, 6 2025
Society & Politics
Kieran Blackwood
Refugee Andrew Kueth, who settled in Shrewsbury, says he isn’t intimidated by British flags on streets, urging calm as debates flare over flag displays near asylum hotels. Shropshire Council says it won’t “police” flags unless needed but raised concerns about lamppost installations. The discussion highlights tensions between free expression, public safety, and how symbols are used.