Two proud Brummie patriots left Martin Daubney in awe as they described their “magnificent stunt”, one which the GB News star says will have pub punters buying them beers across the country.
Seven miles of flags have been hung through the second city in an act described “the greatest act of British patriotism since Winston Churchill”.
The men behind the incredible display spoke to Martin about the act’s humble beginnings and how it spiralled.
Asked by Martin what inspired them to do it, Kyle Breacher said: “It started in July when some lads in a neighbouring town started putting flags up.
The pair joined Martin Daubney to discuss their incredible exploits
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“We got in touch with those guys and started doing our area as well. We got it out on social media and it blew up.”
Mr Breacher’s fellow flag raiser Lee Neal concurred, saying the reaction has been “crazy”.
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“The support has been mental. It’s brought the community together, it’s really good to see”, he said.
Martin admitted he wanted to burst into song, telling the pair: “I’m torn between wanting to stand up and sing Rule Britannia and cry with happiness.
Martin Daubney said he wanted to 'cry with happiness'
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“It has genuinely inspired people across the world. Even Elon Musk has retweeted it.”
Mr Neal said it has not been all plain-sailing for the pair with some dissenters moving to bring the flags down.
One instance saw the pair fight back and raise a flag even higher on a lamppost, making its removal a difficult task.
Mr Neal, an avid runner, hung up many of the flags during a long-distance effort through the city.
Flags from all four UK nations and Ireland have been put up across Birmingham
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He teased GB News viewers with another run in the coming weeks which he “hopes people will enjoy”.
Martin asked about the reaction from “local lefties”, and Mr Neal admitted it has been an issue.
But the pair said that the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.
Council officials in Birmingham removed flags from lighting infrastructure across the Weoley Castle and Northfield areas, which some have dubbed the nation's most patriotic neighbourhoods.
Birmingham City Council justified their actions by citing risks to public safety. However, local residents expressed frustration at the removals and rejected suggestions of improper motives.
Bexley Council has adopted a different stance, announcing that St George's flags will remain in place except where they create genuine safety hazards.
Council representatives confirmed they would conduct ongoing risk assessments whilst monitoring displays on public property.
The approach follows a nationwide campaign called Operation Raise the Colours, which has prompted flag displays on various public structures including roundabouts.
A council spokesperson explained: "We are removing flags where they are deemed a health and safety risk, and we are continually monitoring the situation, carrying out risk assessments on an ongoing basis."
The Prime Minister's office has expressed support, with a spokesperson confirming Sir Keir Starmer is "absolutely" behind citizens displaying English flags.