for a while our national flags were hijacked by upleasant nationalists and had a general association with thuggery.

this year things have changed. the english flag is flying from many buildings and cars. maybe we have turned in to a nation of thugs and racists ? the election results will be out soon and we'll know for sure.

it's nice to see a bit of colour though. and it's only right that the BBC building is flying the flag (the english not british one). they have a small flag in the middle of the tarpaulins.