Patriotic or Provocative? Councils Taking Down St. George's and Union Jack Flags

Two councils have sparked controversy after taking down St. George's and Union Jack flags. Some have argued that the Saint George's and Union flags have been co-opted by far-right groups. So, is it provocative or patriotic to raise these flags? Kehinde Andrews, Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University, argues it's provocative and the St George's Cross has become a symbol of racism. At the same time, race, culture and identity writer Dr Rakib Ehsan thinks we should be proud of our flag after two councils sparked controversy by taking down St George's and Union flags. Broadcast on 19/08/25 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITVX: http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLqU3 http://www.itv.com #GMB #saintgeorge #unionjack #patriotism #flagdebate #debate