Flags, Identity and Division

In this episode of Speaker’s Corner, host Michael Doward explores the growing debate around national flags in Britain.

Prompted by a recent surge in Union Jack and St George’s flags across towns and cities, this conversation asks: Are flags a symbol of unity—or a sign of division?

From patriotism and remembrance to concerns about far-right associations, this episode unpacks the complex emotions and politics tied to national symbols in modern Britain.

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