Why is the St George’s flag controversial?

The English have a complicated relationship with their patron saint and his flag

England flag
Supporter John Jupp’s home in Blyton, Lincolnshire 
(Image credit: Twitter)

The English have always had a complicated relationship with their patron saint.

Unlike St Andrew’s Day in Scotland and St Patrick’s Day in Ireland, St George’s Day is not a bank holiday in England.

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