For more than two centuries it has been respected around the world as a sign of Britain’s greatness.
Now the Union Jack, the nation’s proudest symbol, is poised to get a history-making new look – minus the Scottish saltire.
Secret Government papers propose ditching the cross of St Andrew, a white X on a blue background, that makes up a third of the current design if Scotland votes for independence, the Daily Mail can reveal today.
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