Recently there have been flags appearing on lampposts, bridges etc. These flags are mainly those of England. The organisers claim they are to raise patriotism.

In fact, though, it was organised by right wing people

Some authorities have removed these flags as they were symbolising the extreme right. My immediate reaction was to do so, but that might have caused more disruption and potential violence.

Near where I live, though, beneath the English flag have appeared flags of many other countries. It made me smile as we drove past. It now says, ‘Yes, we are all English and proud of both our native country and our adoptive country.

There were, I’m sure you heard, massive demonstrations, again organised by right wing people. They  cleverly called them ‘Unite the Kingdom.’

What could be wrong with that? Well, nothing,  but the underlying message is ‘Unite the Kingdom against immigration and immigrants.’ But I suspect that some people didn’t appreciate that and took the title at face value.

Sadly, in this country the English  flag has become associated with the extreme right, except when used at sporting events. I think that the use of any country’s flag for anything other than official or sporting events should not be allowed.

Using the Flag of St George, or any  country’s flag, for that matter, as a symbol of right wing policies and hatred, and also as items of clothing is wrong.

What do you think of the use of flags, and especially the flag campaign in England.