Downing Street Corrects Irish Flag Emoji Mistake in Northern Ireland Post

Critics suggest the error reveals a lack of understanding about Northern Ireland within the UK government.

Downing Street made an error by using the Irish flag emoji in a social media post about a Northern Ireland celebration, which was later corrected.
Northern Ireland politicians and the Labour Party criticized the mistake, with some suggesting it shows a lack of understanding about Northern Ireland at the heart of the UK government.
Northern Ireland has been without a devolved government since early 2022 when the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) boycotted Stormont over post-Brexit trade rules.
The Windsor Framework deal, negotiated by Rishi Sunak, was intended to end the deadlock, but the DUP remains dissatisfied and continues to stay away.
Despite the controversy, Northern Irish culture was celebrated at Downing Street with a reception featuring Northern Irish businesses and performers.