Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags
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Key context: <p>Campaigners call for injunction against Raise the Colours, which is accused of spreading anti-immigration rhetoric</p><p>Birmingham residents have accused the local council and police of “dragging their heels” and giving “free rein” to a group responsible for erecting flags across the city.</p><p>Raise the Colours, which describes itself as a grassroots movement, has been placing union jack and St George’s cross flags on lamp-posts, roundabouts and other public infrastructure since last summer.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/26/birmingham-council-raise-the-colours-flags-city">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Campaigners call for injunction against Raise the Colours, which is accused of spreading anti-immigration rhetoricBirmingham residents have accused the local council and police of “dragging their heels” and giving “free rein” to a group responsible for erecting flags across the city.Raise the Colours, which describes itself as a grassroots movement, has been placing union jack and St George’s cross flags on lamp-posts, roundabouts and other public infrastructure since last summer. Continue reading...
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