Olly Alexander says he is 'ambivalent' about the Union Jack

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'. 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.