No flex earth only fly earth in metal light fitting

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Hi,

I do basic electrical DIY like changing light fittings and have got a light to put up that only has a fly earth and no flex earth (see pic).

I’ll be buying a junction box but just wondering why I’ve no flex earth?

Do I just use the fly in the junction box alone?

TIA
 

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