Labour MP calls people flying flags outside migrant hotel 'extremists'

A Labour MP has claimed people who fly St George's flags outside a migrant hotel in his constituency are 'extremists' who are trying to 'mark territory'.

Clive Lewis, who represents Norwich South, condemned Norfolk county council for keeping the flags up after they were erected on lamp posts near Brook Hotel, in Bowthorpe, last week.

The hotel, which has been used to house asylum seekers, has been the subject of protests and counter-protests in recent weeks.

Mr Lewis told the Eastern Daily Press: 'Most people say they fly the St George's Cross out of pride – and that's probably even true for some of those putting them on lampposts.

'But far‑Right groups are using these flags to mark territory and intimidate the vast majority who reject their extreme views.