Marks & Spencer has apologised for posting a picture on social media that showed burning hats that resembled the colours of the Palestinian flag.
The retailer removed a post from its Instagram that showed an outtake from its newly released Christmas advert alongside the caption: “This Christmas, do what you love… like saying no to paper hats.”
The post prompted a fierce backlash on social media over claims it made a political statement because the red, green and silver hats appeared to reflect the Palestinian flag.
