US EditionImmigration Opposition Fuels English National Flag Frenzy
Operation Raise the Colours claims nearly a million English flags have been raised, linked to rising anti-immigration sentiment and far-right activism across England.
- An increasing number of English and British flags have been displayed across England recently, serving as a bold expression of national pride connected to immigration debates and far-right activism.
- The trend emerged amid increasing dissatisfaction and frustration with the government's immigration approach, alongside recent instances of clashes during demonstrations near accommodations for asylum seekers, particularly in Epping.
- Groups such as Operation Raise the Colours, which was co-founded by Andy Saxon and receives substantial support from the far-right organization Britain First—who have contributed the majority of their flag supplies—are responsible for coordinating the extensive flag displays.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed pride in the flags as a national symbol but cautioned against their devaluation through divisive use, while public figures note the English flag’s past links to far-right extremism.
- The trend underscores a fraught debate on immigration in the UK, fueling visible nationalism and raising questions about political and social divisions ahead of a general election not due until 2029.
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Immigration opposition fuels English national flag frenzy
Bitter debate about immigration in the United Kingdom has triggered a new trend of flying English and British flags in a vivid show of patriotism spearheaded in part by far-right figures.
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Over the past month, there have been a number of protests from both sides over the use of hotels to accommodate asylum seekers.
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