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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jessica Elgot and Ben Quinn

Britain will ‘never surrender flag’ to far-right protesters, Starmer says

Keir Starmer sitting in front of a union jack
‘Britain is a nation proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect,’ Keir Starmer said. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/PA

Britain will “never surrender” to far-right protesters who use the English flag as cover for violence and to instil fear, Keir Starmer has said, condemning attacks against police officers and racist harassment.

The prime minister said the St George’s flag “represents our diverse country” and he would not tolerate people being “intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin”.

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