‘They HATE the public’: Alan Miller erupts at Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper over flag row

"I think Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper are not patriotic. We see that in their actions," Mr Miller stated during the broadcast.

His remarks went further, asserting that the Labour leadership demonstrates callousness towards citizens.

"I think these people are callous and they hate the public," he declared, sparking immediate pushback from Labour MP Connor Naismith, who appeared alongside him on the programme.

Mr Miller outlined multiple grievances to support his accusations, beginning with what he views as Government hypocrisy regarding freedom of expression.

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"I can see that when our Prime Minister says we have a rich tradition of free speech, which we do in Britain, which our flag embodies and yet we have seen an attack on our free speech," he explained.

The campaigner detailed several specific concerns, including allegations of biased law enforcement and premature judgements by Government officials.

"We've seen two-tier policing, a weaponising of our policing, we've seen our Home Office call people criminals before they are actually convicted," Mr Miller claimed.

He extended his critique to encompass agricultural policy and digital surveillance, stating the Government had launched "attacks on our farmers who do fly the flag on food security" and "assault on the very notion of privacy".

Mr Miller concluded with a pointed reference to international forums: "The Prime Minister even says he prefers Davos to Westminster, our democratic heartbeat."

Mr Naismith mounted a robust defence against his debating partner's allegations, suggesting the criticism amounted to unfocused complaints.

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"We've heard a lot of gripes," he responded, adding it was "difficult to know where to start" addressing the accusations.

The MP highlighted Sir Keir's symbolic gestures towards national pride, noting: "In terms of his leadership of Labour, he is the leader who put the flag on the membership card."

He emphasised that campaign materials featured prominent displays of national symbols: "Election addresses all went out with the flag proudly there."

Mr Naismith stressed the Prime Minister's dedication to public service throughout his professional life.

"He spent much of his career serving the public," the Labour MP insisted, arguing that politicians across party lines share similar motivations.

"I think Keir Starmer is no different," he concluded.

The controversy emerged against a backdrop of recent statements by Sir Keir regarding national symbols and their significance.

During a BBC interview, the Prime Minister revealed personal details about his relationship with British flags, disclosing that his family keeps "a St George's flag in our flat" at Downing Street.

He expressed strong support for patriotic displays, stating: "I'm very encouraging of flags. I think they're patriotic and I think they're a great symbol of our nation."

However, Sir Keir cautioned against the misuse of national symbols, warning that employing them "purely for divisive purposes" diminishes their value.

"I don't want to see that. I'm proud of our flag," he emphasised, whilst noting his longstanding practice of appearing before the Union Jack during public appearances.

The heated exchange occurred as Sir Keir faces scrutiny over immigration policy and national identity issues.

The Prime Minister recently pledged to shut down all asylum accommodation facilities, telling LBC: "I want to see every single asylum hotel closed."

He acknowledged public concerns about such facilities, stating he "completely gets" residents' objections and shares their perspective on the matter.

These commitments follow Government intervention to overturn a court injunction that would have prevented asylum seekers from residing at The Bell Hotel in Epping.

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage criticised Labour's approach, claiming they "don't want the problem solved," whilst Sir Keir countered that Reform seeks to "feed on grievance".

Home Secretary Ms Cooper indicated that restructuring the asylum system would help eliminate hotel usage whilst creating "greater fairness and balance" in refugee reunion processes.