The French government has issued a sweeping territorial ban against 10 British nationals identified as far-right activists, accusing them of engaging in vigilante operations to sabotage migrant crossings in northern France. The French Interior Ministry confirmed on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, that the individuals are now prohibited from entering or residing in France following a series of incidents involving the destruction of small boats and the harassment of asylum seekers.
The activists are reportedly affiliated with 'Raise the Colours,' a Birmingham-based grassroots movement that has gained notoriety for a nationwide campaign of hoisting Union Jacks and St George's Crosses across the United Kingdom. According to French authorities, members of the group have transitioned from domestic flag-raising to direct action on the beaches of Nord and Pas-de-Calais, as reported by The Guardian.
