Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister
“By conceding in the High Court today, Ards & North Down council fully vindicated Jamie Bryson in his legal challenge against what is now confirmed as the unlawful call-in challenge to the 365 flying of the Union Flag on War memorials.
“The bigoted challenge by anti-unionist councillors was fully deserving of their comprehensive defeat today. Well done Mr Bryson in calling them out. Now, happily, the flag will rightfully fly year round.
“The ease with which the council rolled over to the anti-unionist call-in has been thoroughly exposed.
“Without Jamie Bryson’s tenacity and initiative this wrong would never have been righted.”