Store carpeted over Union Flag doormat

John Oliver, of Biggleswade, had to walk out of the town’s Aldi store when he saw the mats on sale there on Monday (April 18).

Retired police officer John, 59, said: “I couldn’t believe it when I walked down the aisle in Aldi and saw these things on the shelf.

“How can you sell an item like this that encourages people to wipe their dirty feet all over the flag of our nations?

“It’s a disgrace. I had to leave the store for a short time after I had seen the mats so I could cool off.”

John then spoke to a member of staff at the store, who said it had not occurred to him that customers might be offended.

A spokesman for Aldi said: “Like many retailers across the country, we are selling a range of distinctly British-themed merchandise for the people of Biggleswade to celebrate the Royal Wedding.”

For the full story see the Biggleswade Chronicle of Friday, April 22.