Labour leader criticizes Nike for changing St George\'s Cross on England kit

Published: 22 March 2024 at 00:10

Politics

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has criticized Nike for changing the traditional red and white St George\'s Cross on the back of the new England kit to a multicolored version. This move has sparked social media backlash and calls to boycott the US sports manufacturer. Sir Keir Starmer called for Nike to revert to the original design, stating that the flag is a unifying symbol. Thousands of users have negatively reacted to the new kit, accusing Nike of being \'woke\' and urging others not to purchase Nike products.

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