Total votes
5-11 votes
11-16+ votes
Following the growing appearance of Union and St George’s flags in public places across the UK, we asked voters to explore what their presence represents. They looked at common times when flags are usually displayed, such as during sporting events or when marking country-wide days of remembrance or celebration. They also looked more closely at their recent appearance on lampposts, traffic lights and in other public places. Is the increased flag presence an expression of pride or are they stoking division between different communities?
Secondary, 16+ & College voters were asked: “Do we need to embrace national flags more?”, while Primary 5-11 voters discussed: "Do you feel proud of living in the UK?”
59,289 young people in the UK have taken part in this vote.
I am really happy that we have the NHS and people can access health care. My mum stays up late working for the NHS and I am proud of her.
[We] felt that we should not embrace national flags more in the current political climate. The issue raises [powerful] emotions on both sides. Good to debate it & discuss British values with their power to do good.
Flags can be used to welcome others to our country; they need [to be] flown [when] hosting sporting events, things that we're proud of as a nation - we shouldn't see our national flag as a negative.
