Is The English Flag Racist? | Good Morning Britain

Dr. Kehinde Andrews, who is the Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham University, debates with former UKIP leader Nigel Farage on whether or not the England flag is racist as it is often tied to far-right groups.

Broadcast on 23/04/2018

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[PistonHonda]

You live in England, that flag is for the people who inhabit England, the English. Don’t like it, leave.

[mymemories]

I, M SICK TO DEATH OF THIS ANTI ENGLISH HATRED.

[ER.]

5 years ago but we literally crusaded against SLAVERY FOR 175 YEARS and we LIBERATED SLAVES FROM SHIPS in the 1800s and some liberated actually joined the Royal Navy

[cathmcfarlane-noble]

The idea that the flag is racist is just ridiculous. What is in that man’s mind is in my opinion racist. He is looking for reasons to be offended. Focus on living a life in harmony and stop sweating the small stuff.

[tonythorne]

This is the English flag if they don't like it leave. Racism is a two sided coin give it a rest.

[Andy-xznq]

This flag is such a beauty to me. I wish I could see it more often around all England instead of being exclusively reserved for international sport events only. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[bluemakem]

Same old poor me...sick to death of this shit!

[hughiecarins-ogjs]

The blacks should be told firmly if you dont like this Country or its flag then clear off now.

[Jamie-Z]

The Windrush people were not "brought" here, they came here of their own choice looking for work. None were sent invitations or requests. Britain was short of workers and had openly said so but I have been and worked in many countries but not one offered me a passport. There is a huge irrational jump made. They did not register as residents or gain citizenship and that was wrong. They were forgiven but instead of that being seen as kindness they are still seen as victims for not following the law. I am happy that they have been forgiven and that their children that are innocent victims of their parents crime are legalised but those that complain should have that kindness revoked. As for slavery, maybe the British should regret being the country that did the most to end slavery in a world where slavery was the norm. Which countries sold the most of their people? Britain is not on the list. Britain's most significant part in slavery was ending it and for that we have nothing to be ashamed of. This man is looking for victim status rather than pride in the country that did so much for him.

[rossspenser]

Is any flag racist . If you don't like it here leave why are you here ?

[nbbjepe]

What about the German flag, we don’t keep bring up their history every time its flown

[littlenan]

It is racist to suggest any nationalities' flag is racist.

[liamallan]

If you are not

British
English
Scottish
Welsh or Northern Irish
And you are unhappy here, then go home.
Simple

[armstrongskyview]

Wow he really does not like England, perhaps he should leave if he feels so much hatred towards the English and white people.

[marbellaperformancecollege]

Piers morgan flip flops over the show depending on what’s popular or not

[muncheez]

Im buying a flag jusg so i can walk round with it

[FleetAdmiral]

This is the Country's flag, We're Proud !

[Bushwacker-mbhw]

Every country flys their flags with pride and rightly so

[charlesburfoot]

St Andrew was hardly Scottish and St Patrick was a Briton who first went to Ireland after being captured by Irish slavers

[thebgfudge]

Go preach your 'everything is racist' gospel somewhere else.