Happy St George’s Day! Reform UK Derbyshire County Council leader dresses as patron saint of England to celebrate the day

Derbyshire County Council's main headquarters, County Hall in Matlock, is flying the St George’s Cross flag to mark the occasion.

Reform UK Council Leader Alan Graves has already thrown himself into the spirit of the day by dressing as the patron saint of England, complete with shield and sword. He will be travelling across the county to encourage others to celebrate the day.

Reform UK has unveiled a series of education policies, including mandatory displays of the King's portrait and the Union flag in every school, alongside ‘patriotic’ history lessons.

The party, which announced the proposals ahead of St George's Day, saying that it wants measures to restore national pride.

In Derbyshire a free family event is taking place in Derby’s city centre on Saturday where people can watch a variety of performances.

Four community pubs – New Inn, Clay Cross; Sun Inn, Chesterfield; Brook Tavern, Glossop and Red Lion, Heanor – will be celebrating by giving customers with the name George, Georgia, or any other variation of George a free drink, with a valid ID.

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