Fiery GB News debate over Union Jack flag after Eurovision contestant sparks row | Politics | News [Video]

GB News guests clashed over the Union Jack flag after the UK’s Eurovision contestant branded it “divisive” and “nationalistic”.

Olly Alexander sparked controversy for saying he is “ambivalent” about the red, white and blue flag.

The Years and Years singer, who will perform dance track Dizzy in the competition, said he would like to “reclaim” the Union Jack “in a positive way”.

During a debate on GB News, Cheryl Baker – who won the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest as part of pop group Bucks Fizz – insisted she was “proud” of the flag.

But comedian James Barr defended Alexander and said he is right that young people should “take back” the flag.

Baker said: “To represent the UK in a competition like the Eurovision, the biggest annual competition in the world, you should be super proud of it and I know I am. I think it’s a wonderful thing to have been …