Flag in Exeter marks centenary of women's voting milestone

The flag was suspended in the air by two weather balloons. Credit: ITV News West Country

A flag marking 100 years since some women were given the right to vote is flying in Exeter today.

The Suffrage Flag is touring civil service departments around Great Britain.

It spent the Night at the Met office and was suspended in the air by two weather balloons.

Celebrations were held as the flag was handed over to Exeter City Council. Credit: ITV West Country

Celebrations were held as the flag was handed over to Exeter City Council to display as part of the nationwide relay.