The British Labour Party is facing internal discord over the use of the Union Jack flag in campaign materials. Some MPs believe the flag is associated with the far right and may offend ethnic minorities, while others argue for reclaiming it as a symbol for all. The controversy has sparked debates within the party and raised concerns about alienating certain voter demographics.
“It tells you everything you need to know about the people who make up the Labour party that so many of them seem so ashamed and embarrassed of our national flag. “The party that Jeremy Corbyn led has seemingly not changed that much after all.” https://t.co/kT17DWGJAu
“We’re English, if people don’t like it, they should leave.” Caller Gerald in London says he is a proud of the Union flag after Labour MPs have suggested not using it on election literature to avoid upsetting people from minority backgrounds. @DehennaDavison | #TalkTV
"Why the hell are they here? We are apologising for being British and mainly to Muslims." Caller Ben from Hertforshire has his say about Labour MPs disapproving with Keir Starmer over the heavy use of the union flag in election campaign material. @DehennaDavison | #TalkTV https://t.co/pjldjHOzyy
'Of course I've got a critique of the country but that doesn't mean I'm not proud to be British.' @DavidLammy downplays any 'rumoured discontent' in the Labour party over the use of the Union Jack in campaigning material. https://t.co/kLB9tWYCVC
I am talking to David Lammy just after 12 on LBC about the broader issues about flags, national identity and patriotism in Britain today. https://t.co/EuZI4vGC8M My thread on flags, identity, ethnic diversity and politics yesterday https://t.co/TXJwYAY4wV https://t.co/VU33zTFRu8
POLL OF THE DAY: Is the Union flag a symbol of the far right? VOTE HERE https://t.co/zzQPNPBzwZ
'Keir Starmer is in trouble with Labour MPs for possibly not hating the country enough!' @NickDixoncomic, @LewisSchaffer and @AdamCoumas react to a story in The Observer about Keir Starmer. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/s8vA0exagB
Members of the British Labour Party refuse to hand out leaflets with the national flag on them, say they contain "far-right" symbolism. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/kSRAl4WTYw
'We need a government that will bring this country together and that will not be done by simply slapping the Union Jack on a leaflet.' Councillor @Martin_Abrams debates with @AliMirajUK over Labour's decision to put the Union Jack on their campaign leaflets. https://t.co/njDEKVzVLZ
Labour Party Leader Faces Backlash over Use of Union Jack Flag for Fear of Offending Ethnic Minorities https://t.co/WI58phxzsR
Labour MPs refuse to use election leaflets carrying the Union Flag - claiming its 'colours are associated with the National Front' and will put off black and Asian voters https://t.co/6GixsQ4IFX https://t.co/v7SQc8Bl5H
I’d forgotten I’d written this in 2021, but I still stand by it: Instead of running from the Union Jack, Labour should embrace it (like Welsh Labour embraces the dragon at home) https://t.co/VgeKMvCthD
Labour is right to reclaim the Union Jack. Here's why, @kellyjourno writes https://t.co/hsSvgXgpQV
100% If you believe this flag belongs to the far-right then don’t stand for the Labour Party. We believe it belongs to all of us, and that’s the platform we are running on. https://t.co/naC1tGft2b
Labour MPs are kicking off with their party for placing the Union Jack upon their campaign leaflets. Saying it may offend ethnic minorities. If that's true, why are these people in this country if they despise us and our flag? Is this the real face of Labour? Our flag is GREAT! https://t.co/0bwn3GTvJQ
Lab MPs have raised concerns over Starmer using the Union Jack on election flyers, claiming that the colours of the country they represent is associated with the 'far-right' Tbf there are dire Lab MPs like Zarah Sultana who would probably prefer the Palestine flag on the…
Fascinating story by @BenQuinn75 about the way Labour’s plastering of every campaign leaflet in union flags is causing a few worries in some parts of the party and some communities, notably those who still associate such things with the far right. https://t.co/fgJtpjLYZf
Labour’s use of the Union flag is “definitely detrimental” in areas with large ethnic minority populations, an MP has warned amid unease about the party’s campaign material ✍️: @DavidHughesPA https://t.co/MDFnZuJnby
Discontent because some MPs believe the flag is a figure of the far right. Well, it's gonna stay that way if MPs don't let Labour try to reclaim it. Grow up, is my advice. https://t.co/pVpPzcGNfS