In Alex's defense, whilst I liked the cape image and think it would have ultimately made a stronger impact on the newsstand, I don't feel it's a great image. I was with her in saying the legs were great. It wasn't the image used above in the editorial but a different look of it, with the cape flying out more.
There were also strong facts to back up the fact it shouldn't be used - Union Jacks don't sell (though no one knows why). So I understand not using that image however I do not understand going with a banal, boring image like they did. There has to be more of a happy middle ground. And if your entire team is against you, you'd question yourself surely and revisit and rework to produce alternative options.