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Manchester Scoop · Oct 8, 2026

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Bolton Council’s meeting yesterday on the proposal to fly a Palestinian flag from Bolton Town Hall was temporarily halted after members of the public gallery shouted abuse. Protesters outside had earlier opposed the proposal, with some shouting “No Palestine flag on this building!” and “Traitors!” The meeting also saw heated debate over council officers’ pay, with tensions rising as Reform councillors applauded the disruption. JOIN TMS:

Bolton Council’s meeting yesterday on the proposal to fly a Palestinian flag from Bolton Town Hall was temporarily halted after members of the public gallery shouted abuse. Protesters outside had earlier opposed the proposal, with some shouting “No Palestine flag on this building!” and “Traitors!” The meeting also saw heated debate over council officers’ pay, with tensions rising as Reform councillors applauded the disruption. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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