Patriotism important to UK's Starmer
Aug 19, 2025
London [UK], August 19: Patriotism "will always be an important thing" to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Downing Street said, after white-and-red St George's Cross flags were removed from council properties by two local authorities.
Flags have been taken down in Tower Hamlets in east London as well as Birmingham. St George's cross flags were pictured on the A1206 on the Isle of Dogs in the east of the capital, after campaigners attached them following an online movement called "Operation Raise the Colours."
Asked what the Prime Minister's view is on the councils that have removed the flags, Sir Keir's official spokesman said on Monday: "I think the PM has always talked about his pride of being British, the patriotism he feels." "I think he's talked about that previously [...] not least recently in relation to the Lionesses' successful campaign in the Euros [women's soccer championship]. Patriotism will always be an important thing to him."
Source: Qatar Tribune
