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Identity crisis: Union Flag dropped from ID cards

The launch of the design for the new Identity Card has prompted a political row after it was revealed the cards will not feature the Union Flag. The flag has been left off because of fears it could upset Nationalists in Northern Ireland.

The launch of the design for the new Identity Card has prompted a political row after it was revealed the cards will not feature the Union Flag.

The flag has been left off because of fears it could upset Nationalists in Northern Ireland.