Gary Neville is not expected to face any action from Sky Sports after sparking controversy by claiming “angry middle-aged white men” are dividing the nation by raising Union flags. Former Manchester United defender Neville took to social media over the weekend after two men were killed during a terror attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester. Sharing a video of himself talking about the incident, Neville moved on to the flying of Union and St George’s Cross flags, which is part of an online campaign called Operation Raise the Colours that, according to advocacy group Hope Not Hate, was co-founded by Andrew Currien who reportedly has ties with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Some say the flags are simple displays of pride and patriotism – while others say they it is a divisive campaign driven by xenophobia directed towards migrants. "Seeing the news last night and the news this morning dominated by the horrific attacks within the Jewish community, just a mile from here," Neville said in a video while walking through Manchester.
Published: October 6, 2025 5:58 pm
Source: London Evening Standard — Read original