British actress Miriam Margolyes made a notable comparison between the British flags displayed outside the UK and the Nazi Swastika, coinciding with comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Recently, there has been a surge of patriotic civil disobedience against the extensive migration policies emanating from Westminster, with numerous citizens raising British Union Jacks and St. George’s flags in their neighborhoods.
While the “Raise the Colors” campaign largely remained peaceful, Margolyes, known for her portrayal of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter series, likened the demonstrations to those of Nazi Germany.
She stated, “Undoubtedly, the power of violence stalking the world,” in a message on X.
Her controversial remarks came within a post that reflected on Kirk’s assassination, drawing parallels to other political murders in the U.S.
Margolyes expressed mixed feelings, remarking, “I disliked what he stood for, but I lament Mr. Kirk’s death. This situation, alongside the neglect of other political assassinations, shows the state of our nation.”
Despite her criticisms, the suggestion that ordinary British citizens, simply displaying their flags, bore similarities to Nazis sparked backlash. Many have pointed fingers at both the media and political figures, accusing them of exacerbating the rising tensions that may have led to Kirk’s tragic fate.
Additionally, in her wide-ranging comments, Margolyes seemed to implicate herself in a genocide accusation related to the ongoing conflict with the Islamist group Hamas, claiming, “Genocide will not be punished, and the Jewish festival will be celebrated soon. I have lost my faith.”
The actress has a history of condemning Israel, previously suggesting that Adolf Hitler felt Israeli Jews had morphed into a “malicious mass nationalist state.”
Margolyes was not alone in her critique of the recent flag mobilization; British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also weighed in, stating, “The UK is a proud country built on tolerance, diversity, and respect. Our flag stands for our diverse nation, and we will not let it be used as a tool for violence and division.”
Starmer’s remarks followed massive protests in London, which were organized by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson. During these demonstrations, 25 arrests occurred and 26 police officers were injured, predominantly due to violence as law enforcement misjudged the protest’s scale.
Some media commentators have labeled the protests as “far-right,” yet former Tony Blair advisor and Sky News presenter Trevor Phillips argued that most attendees were average citizens frustrated by issues like immigration and freedom of speech.
Phillips participated in the demonstration, stating, “While there were some troublemakers on the fringes, it was surprising how ordinary the majority of participants were. It was a diverse group, and the event concluded on a positive note with a gospel group singing Jerusalem.”
He also commented on the dwindling support for traditional parties, stating that leaders like Starmer or Kemi Badenoch might find it challenging to gather such crowds in the near future.
