The Union Jack at anti-immigrant rallies sparks debate on what it means to be British

By Lauren Frayer

Published September 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM EDT

Aside from soccer or royal events, Brits don't fly their flag as much as Americans do. Now, with anti-immigrant groups embracing the Union Jack, it's part of a debate on what it means to be British.

Lauren Frayer

Lauren Frayer covers India for NPR News. In June 2018, she opened a new NPR bureau in India's biggest city, its financial center, and the heart of Bollywood—Mumbai.

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