Why you could be fined £2,500 for flying an England flag outside your house today
Don’t get flagged! Whether we like to admit it or not, St George’s Day is one of the most divisive days in the English calendar and, despite being a day of national celebration, there are – as ever – always rules to be followed! As many Brits choose to celebrate the day by adorning streets, […]
1 month ago
Would St George be deported under a Reform UK government?
The so-called patriots who claim to love St George’s day would likely demonise the man himself if he existed today. It’s April 23 so that means it’s Saint George’s Day. This is a day that with every passing year has become increasingly politicised by so-called patriots who claim the English can’t celebrate their patron saint […]
1 month ago
Here’s why St George’s Day isn’t a bank holiday
England is one of the only countries not to get a day off for its national day. Whether we like to admit it or not, St George’s Day is one of the most divisive days in the English calendar and, despite being a day of national celebration, it is, famously, not a bank holiday. Pretty […]
1 month ago
St George’s Day isn’t today despite what it says on your calendar
It marks a break from tradition St George’s Day traditionally falls on April 23 every year, but this year the Church of England has confirmed it has been pushed back. There’s good reason for this – the church has a rule that meant no saint’s day can take place in the week before or week […]
1 year ago
Far-right tricked into wearing t-shirts that say ‘St George was Syrian’
An anti-hate group said it wanted to educate nationalists about the heritage of England’s patron saint
7 years ago
Ukip supporter gets absolutely owned over St George’s Day post
“St George epitomises the multicultural world we enjoy here in the UK…”
10 years ago