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The Prime Minister also hailed âservice, generosity, and respectâ as three key English values
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Sir Keir Starmer marked St Georgeâs Day by championing "service, generosity and respect" as quintessential English values that the nation should embrace.
The Prime Minister also cautioned against "voices both here and abroad" attempting to sow division within the country, as he hosted a reception at Downing Street for members of the public and celebrities to honour Englandâs patron saint.
Keir Starmer champions three patriotic Britons as he hails English values during St George’s Day celebrations
The Prime Minister championed 'service, generosity, and respect' as his English values
Sir Keir Starmer hosted a St George's Day celebration at Downing Street on Monday evening, where he championed "service, generosity, and respect" as quintessentially English values.
The reception brought together members of the public, alongside well-known faces, to mark England's patron saint's day – officially celebrated on Thursday.
Sir Keir singled out three individuals present at the No10 gathering who he believed exemplified true English characteristics.
Among them was Isaac Davidson, a York-based window cleaner who assisted in removing racist graffiti from a Chinese restaurant in the city last year.
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Keir Starmer shares St George's Day message – as he blasts 'plastic patriots'
Keir Starmer said the flag belongs to the vast majority who want 'unity over hate'(Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)
Keir Starmer has blasted "plastic patriots" who hijack the St George's flag to spread hate.
Ahead of a visit to mark St George's Day, the Prime Minister instead said the flag belongs to the vast majority who want "unity over hate" and "decency over division".
It comes as he hails the government flagship £6billion Pride in Place programme as the antidote to the poison of populism. It is supporting hundreds of areas to improve high streets, parks and decaying community places.
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