UK's Eurovision star Olly Alexander says he is 'ambivalent' about the Union ... trends now
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The UK's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest has said he is 'ambivalent' about the Union Jack as it can feel 'divisive' and 'nationalist'.
Olly Alexander, who will perform dance track Dizzy in the competition, said he would like to 'reclaim' the Union Jack 'in a positive way'.
The performer, who starred in Channel 4 drama It's A Sin, added that when he is waving the flag at the parade it will be 'for all the good things' that have come from being British.
Alexander's political views previously came under the spotlight after it emerged he had signed a letter that branded Israel an 'apartheid regime' and condemning 'Zionist propaganda'.
In March, he declined calls from campaigners that he should boycott the contest in protest about Israel taking part.
The UK's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest has said he is 'ambivalent' about the Union Jack as it can feel 'divisive' and 'nationalist'
Pictured: Olly Alexander onstage during the London Eurovision Party 2024
Alexander's political views previously came under the spotlight after it emerged he had signed a letter that branded Israel an 'apartheid regime' and condemning 'Zionist propaganda'
Last week the 33-year-old cried during an interview when he was asked about the way campaigners had put pressure on him to not participate.
The Years and Years singer said in a new interview he had an 'ambivalent relationship with the Union
