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Sink some Bombardier for St George. And to defy Brown   

Happy St George's Day.

 

According to today's Daily Telegraph, Brown's Scottish Raj is spending just £116 to mark St George's Day. They are buying a flag. This contrasts with the £600,000 they spent to mark the day of their own patron saint.

 

While not surprised with the Government's lacklustre response, I am continually disappointed that more brands haven't embraced St George's Day other than Latymers, our grim 70s local in Hammersmith, and Dr John Sentamu.

 

I'm so depressed by this that I can't think of anything else to write. Goodbye.

Published Apr 23 2009, 10:24 AM by Jeremy Lee
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charlie mckelvey
  April 23, 2009

If it's any comfort, I'm celebrating with a pint and pie!

Jeremy Lee
  April 23, 2009

Good man. There was free London Pride at Latymers.

Alasdair reid
  April 23, 2009

Cheer up old chap.

Ian Darby
  April 23, 2009

Apparently the town of Blackburn is having a large St George's Day party so you could get yourself up there.

Jeremy Lee
  April 23, 2009

Good for the burghers of Blackburn. Happy Red Rose Day - BBC has been very quiet about it though....

charlie mckelvey
  April 23, 2009

In fact, I seem to be drinking for England!

JOHN AHERN
  April 27, 2009

Have to agree with all said - but there is still this BNP-ness about the whole thing unfortunately. There was a march in Brighton yesterday organised to show that St Georges day was popular with the masses and that we should have a bank holiday etc. etc. - not many turned up and as I was walking out of a shop I heard the delightful rendition of "no surrender" as the small crowd marched down towards the seafront.

Unfortunately until that part of St Georges Day is eliminated not as many people will celebrate it - Oh, and a tip for next year - get down to the Lamb & Flag in Cov Garden - always do something there for it.

Jeremy Lee
  April 27, 2009

I agree John, but hopefully we are making good steps to reclaiming our flag from the far right. An organised festival would surely help this. See you down the Lamb & Flag next year.

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