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Do we need to embrace national flags more?

12th - 19th September 2025

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59289

Total votes

12276

5-11 votes

47013

11-16+ votes

Following the growing appearance of Union and St George’s flags in public places across the UK, we asked voters to explore what their presence represents. They looked at common times when flags are usually displayed, such as during sporting events or when marking country-wide days of remembrance or celebration. They also looked more closely at their recent appearance on lampposts, traffic lights and in other public places. Is the increased flag presence an expression of pride or are they stoking division between different communities?

Secondary, 16+ & College voters were asked: “Do we need to embrace national flags more?”, while Primary 5-11 voters discussed: "Do you feel proud of living in the UK?”

59,289 young people in the UK have taken part in this vote.

child

5-11 voter

I am really happy that we have the NHS and people can access health care. My mum stays up late working for the NHS and I am proud of her.

11-16 voter

[We] felt that we should not embrace national flags more in the current political climate. The issue raises [powerful] emotions on both sides. Good to debate it & discuss British values with their power to do good.

student

11-16 voter

Flags can be used to welcome others to our country; they need [to be] flown [when] hosting sporting events, things that we're proud of as a nation - we shouldn't see our national flag as a negative.

Feedback from our Impact Partners...

Thank you to Ed Miles from the Metropolitan Police's Prevent programme and Victoria Verbi from /together for responding to young people's voices on this VoteTopic!

"Thank you to everyone who took part in this important debate. It’s inspiring to see so many young people thinking about what living in the UK feels like, what our flag means, and who it represents. In Counter Terrorism Policing, we work to protect the freedoms and values that bring people together—like respect, fairness, and safety. A flag is a symbol of unity. Your voices show how much you care about fairness and unity, and that’s exactly what makes our country stronger. Keep speaking up and challenging ideas—you’re helping shape a more inclusive and hopeful future for everyone."

Ed Miles from the Metropolitan Police's Prevent programme

57% of 7-11-year olds said their star signs are important to them.

  • Primary 5-7 voters discussed the question, "Is your birth month important to you?"
  • The lessons made them consider their identity and how much significance they attach to the timing of their birth. 84% said it was important to them.
  • Meanwhile, 7-11-year olds discussed the question, "Is your star sign important to you?"
  • The results were more split, with just 57% voting 'Yes'.
92% of Secondary students voted 'No' to the question, "Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?"

  • Secondary, College and 16+ voters discussed the question, "Should astrology be used to help us make decisions?"
  • The vast majority of Secondary students voted 'No', at 92%. College and 16+ voters were slightly more in favour, however there was still a strong 'No' majority, at 86%.
Many argued astrology isn't credible as it isn't supported by scientific evidence.

  • Most Secondary students were critical of astrology because of a lack of evidence to support its claims.
  • Some thought it would be dangerous to base a decision entirely on astrology or their horoscope. Many advocated for taking personal responsibility for the decisions we make instead.
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