The Union Jack

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European Commission

Brussels

10/02/2026 - 17:18

Description

Why is the Union Jack such a polarising flag, both within the UK and beyond?

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Speech Details

Language

(en) English

Speech number: 33684

Duration

13:01

Level

Advanced / Test-type

Use

Simultaneous

Domains

Culture

History

Tags

Argumentative

Descriptive

Evergreen

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Terminology

St George, St Andrew, The Saltire, St Patrick, the Union Flag, mast, James VI of Scotland, James I of England, Act of the Union, Anglo-Irish Treaty, Prince of Wales, Southall, Cool Britannia, Tony Blair, Geri Halliwell, CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament), Stormzy, Operation Raise the Colours, Keir Starmer, Reform UK, Tommy Robinson