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Uniform U-turn | Currys 'discontinues' Palestinian flags from staff badges after customer complaints

Currys 'discontinues' Palestinian flags from staff badges after customer complaints

Currys will no longer include Palestinian flags on staff badges following complaints from customers that claimed they led to a “hostile” environment for shoppers.

The electrical retailer received a notice from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) on behalf of two customers who argued staff wearing the badges created an “intimidating atmosphere for Jewish and Israeli customers,” a report from the Telegraph said.

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