James May has branded rainbow flags seen across London for Pride month “authoritarian” and “oppressive”.
The former Top Gear presenter shared his thoughts on social media about the rows of rainbow flags that have been raised over Regent Street, central London, to mark Pride month.
The annual event, held in June, celebrates members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
Writing on Twitter, May, 61, said: “Pride: while I have observed and admired what you have achieved over my lifetime, may I respectfully suggest that you are borderline guilty of Too Much Bunting (TMB).
“It may be seen as authoritarian, and therefore oppressive.
“Please remember that some terrible things, with which you would not wish to be allied, began with TMB. World War Two, for example. Nice flag, though.”
The Oh Cook! presenter shared the post alongside an image of Pride flag bunting, although the chosen photo appeared to be from 2022.
The bunting used is known as the “progressive” flag, which includes a circle to represent intersex people – those born with a combination of male and female biological traits.