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Britain will not allow its flag to be surrendered to those who wish to use it for violence and division, said Sir Keir Starmer. The prime minister emphasised the flag's representation of the UK's diversity following a tense "Unite the Kingdom" march in London, led by Tommy Robinson. Over 150,000 attended the event, while a counter-protest by Stand Up To Racism saw about 5,000 participants.

 

The clash resulted in 26 police officers injured and 24 arrests, underscoring the volatility of the protest. Business Secretary Peter Kyle addressed the protests, affirming the right to peaceful assembly but condemning violence. He noted current challenges tied to immigration and societal divisions, involving figures like Robinson who harness grievances within communities.

 

The police deployed significant resources, with around 1,000 Met officers and 500 additional officers from other forces. The protests, largely orderly at first, escalated, resulting in violent confrontations as officers tried to manage the crowds. Elon Musk addressed the protesters remotely, urging action, which Peter Kyle characterised as inappropriate.

 

As the protest unfolded, police used mounted officers to maintain control, leading to multiple injuries among officers and demonstrators. The youngest arrested was 19, while the eldest was 58, with further arrests expected as investigations continue. Prime Minister Starmer stressed the commitment to tolerance and diversity, ensuring the flag remains a symbol of unity rather than discord.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Sir Keir Starmer declared Britain’s flag a symbol of diversity, opposing its use for division.
• London’s large protest resulted in injuries and arrests, along with significant police deployment.
• Authorities emphasise peaceful protest rights, deploring any acts of violence.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-09-15

 

 

As far as I can see from peering at the photo above, there is only the occasional Union Jack (which does  represent Britain) and masses and masses of Crosses of St George.

 

Shows how deaf and dumb Starmer must be if (as reported) he asserts that the Cross of St George symbolises the "diversity" of Britain.  Only the Union Jack does that. (And many Welsh people would beg to differ on that, too.)

6 minutes ago, blazes said:

As far as I can see from peering at the photo above, there is only the occasional Union Jack (which does  represent Britain) and masses and masses of Crosses of St George.

 

Shows how deaf and dumb Starmer must be if (as reported) he asserts that the Cross of St George symbolises the "diversity" of Britain.  Only the Union Jack does that. (And many Welsh people would beg to differ on that, too.)

 

I agree,  but in the video he is clearly talking about the "Union Jack".

On 9/15/2025 at 6:31 AM, webfact said:

Sir Keir Starmer declared Britain’s flag a symbol of diversity

 

I wasn't aware 2 Tier Keir was in a position to decide what the flag stood for. Does he own it now?

 

It is the national flag of England. Starmer is not in a position to hijack it's meaning to further his left wing, globalist agenda i.e. supplying multinational companies with limitless cheap labour at the expense of the indigenous population. 

 

He can put a DEI flag in his garden if he likes but he should stay well clear of the St. George's flag since he hates England and it's working classes. 

Starmer is a ---------------- ,  as they chanted on Saturday in London.  

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Starmers nightmare

9 hours ago, blazes said:

As far as I can see from peering at the photo above, there is only the occasional Union Jack (which does  represent Britain) and masses and masses of Crosses of St George.

 

Shows how deaf and dumb Starmer must be if (as reported) he asserts that the Cross of St George symbolises the "diversity" of Britain.  Only the Union Jack does that. (And many Welsh people would beg to differ on that, too.)

It always astonishes me that all these thugs who shout and scream about the refugees and illegal immigrants and follow the vile Fartage and Tommy Robinson so loyally wrap themselves in the flag of St George. Do they not realise that St George never set foot anywhere near England, spent most of his life in Palestine and other parts of the Middle East and his mother was a Muslim. He was raised as a Muslim but did eventually convert to Christianity. Quite a paradox.

1 minute ago, dantho said:

It always astonishes me that all these thugs who shout and scream about the refugees and illegal immigrants and follow the vile Fartage and Tommy Robinson so loyally wrap themselves in the flag of St George. Do they not realise that St George never set foot anywhere near England, spent most of his life in Palestine and other parts of the Middle East and his mother was a Muslim. He was raised as a Muslim but did eventually convert to Christianity. Quite a paradox.

 

 

You don't understand symbolism, do you?

 

 

Thankfully your damning judgement, on what is currently happening in the UK, is irrelevant.

27 minutes ago, dantho said:

It always astonishes me that all these thugs who shout and scream about the refugees and illegal immigrants and follow the vile Fartage and Tommy Robinson so loyally wrap themselves in the flag of St George. Do they not realise that St George never set foot anywhere near England, spent most of his life in Palestine and other parts of the Middle East and his mother was a Muslim. He was raised as a Muslim but did eventually convert to Christianity. Quite a paradox.

Forgive him father for he knows not what he says.

8 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

I wasn't aware 2 Tier Keir was in a position to decide what the flag stood for. Does he own it now?

 

It is the national flag of England. Starmer is not in a position to hijack it's meaning to further his left wing, globalist agenda i.e. supplying multinational companies with limitless cheap labour at the expense of the indigenous population. 

 

He can put a DEI flag in his garden if he likes but he should stay well clear of the St. George's flag since he hates England and it's working classes. 

 

8 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

 

So what do you object to in Starmer's comments? The principle that no one person should define what a national flag means or the fact that it is Starmer doing the defining?

 

Who would you prefer to decide what the flag stood for? The likes of the National Front, who were sadly allowed to hijack its' use in the '80s? Only people who share your views? 

 

More specifically, do you object to Starmer's belief that that the Union or St. Georges flags should not be surrendered to those who wish to use it for violence and division? That the flags should be viewed a symbol of unity rather than discord?

29 minutes ago, RayC said:

 

 

So what do you object to in Starmer's comments? The principle that no one person should define what a national flag means or the fact that it is Starmer doing the defining?

 

Who would you prefer to decide what the flag stood for? The likes of the National Front, who were sadly allowed to hijack its' use in the '80s? Only people who share your views? 

 

More specifically, do you object to Starmer's belief that that the Union or St. Georges flags should not be surrendered to those who wish to use it for violence and division? That the flags should be viewed a symbol of unity rather than discord?

 

 

Starmer doesn't speak for me.

 

The flag is a symbol of unity - as recently displayed by millions of Britons. 

 

I suspect that 'unity' will continue to grow and Starmer doesn't have a clue what to do about. Best advice is to implement most of Reform's policies before they get voted in. 

3 hours ago, dantho said:

It always astonishes me that all these thugs who shout and scream about the refugees and illegal immigrants and follow the vile Fartage and Tommy Robinson so loyally wrap themselves in the flag of St George. Do they not realise that St George never set foot anywhere near England, spent most of his life in Palestine and other parts of the Middle East and his mother was a Muslim. He was raised as a Muslim but did eventually convert to Christianity. Quite a paradox.

 

Oh dear, you have made yourself look like a silly sausage, which can happen when you source your information from leftist echo chambers.   St George was born in the late 3rd century and died in the early 4th century.   Even children could probably tell you that Islam was invented in the 7th century making it impossible for George to be raised as a muslim unless you also believe he (or his mother) was a time traveller.  

1 hour ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Starmer doesn't speak for me.

 

The flag is a symbol of unity - as recently displayed by millions of Britons. 

 

That's what Starmer said it should be. A symbol of unity.

 

1 hour ago, hotandsticky said:

I suspect that 'unity' will continue to grow and Starmer doesn't have a clue what to do about. Best advice is to implement most of Reform's policies before they get voted in. 

 

When you say 'most', I hope that - amongst other things - you are excluding Reform's economic policies, unless you believe that voodoo is the answer to the UK's economic problems.