Sea of EU flags seems to outnumber Union Jacks at BBC's Last Night of the Proms
Ten years on from the UK's historic Brexit referendum, the nation's decision to leave the European Union appears as divisive as ever.
During the BBC's Last Night of the Proms on Saturday, a large number of European Union flags appeared to outnumber Union Jacks among the crowd at London's Royal Albert Hall. Footage of the classical music festival event showed a colorful display of blue and gold EU flags, particularly prominent during performances of "Land of Hope and Glory."
EU flag banners were also hung from the building's balconies. This display of EU pride has drawn criticism from some on Britain's political right, with Reform UK MP Andrew Rosindell deploring the event as "spoilt by selfish pro-EU fanatics" and calling for the BBC to institute a flag policy in the future. Former Conservative MP Jane Stevenson also accused the show of having "Remain propaganda pushers" in attendance.
Despite the controversy, the Royal Albert Hall's official website states that flags are permitted at the Proms as long as they do not disrupt the concert. The incident comes at a time when the UK's relationship with the EU remains tense, as the nation grapples with the consequences of its 2016 Brexit vote. Recent efforts to revive ties have been made under the latest Labour government, but progress has been slow, with disagreements persisting over issues like a proposed youth mobility scheme.
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