Red ensign is a symbol of peace and prosperity — not a target
Boris Johnson's new government must co-ordinate its efforts with the merchant navy on the provision of oversight and support for ships. This will go a long way towards managing the threat posed by Iran, and mitigating the risk to British-flagged vessels in the region
‘The red ensign that adorns Britain’s ships evokes peace and prosperity. We must protect that reputation,’ says the chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping