A Labour council leader is facing calls to quit after being shown on camera labelling St George's flag campaigners as 'criminals' and 'nonces'. Former parliamentary candidate Jeremy Newmark spoke out over a movement known as Operation Raise The Colours - prompting gasps from fellow members of Hertsmere Borough Council in Hertfordshire. Mr Newmark accused the group of running 'an attempt by a bunch of extremists, criminals, nonces to hijack our national flag'. Labour's Jeremy Newmark (pictured) is leader of Hertsmere Borough Council'Yes, Councillor Rosehill, this is the organisation that you cited in glowing terms in your question. The Daily Mail has contacted Hertsmere Borough Council for comment.