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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent

Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags

A St George's cross flag on a lamp-post in Birmingham.
Raise the Colours describes itself as a grassroots movement ‘covering Britain in symbols of unity and patriotism’. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The Guardian

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.

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.

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