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England and Union Flags Appear on Basingstoke Lampposts - What Has the Council Said?

Stockport Islamic Centre supports the display of national flags as a symbol of unity amid concerns linking them to far-right politics, with 36 flags spotted in recent weeks.

Summary by Basingstoke Gazette
As part of ‘Operation Raise the Colours’, flags have been erected lining roundabouts, flying over bridges and spray-painted on electrical boxes

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England and Union Flags appear on Basingstoke lampposts - what has the council said?

As part of ‘Operation Raise the Colours’, flags have been erected lining roundabouts, flying over bridges and spray-painted on electrical boxes

·Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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Stockport mosque in 'message of unity' after England flags cover streets - Manchester Evening News

Flags are being put up as part of a national movement known as ‘operation raise the colours’.

·Manchester, United Kingdom
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Flags hung around town spark concern as council monitors situation

Union Jack and St George’s flags hung on lampposts and street furniture have raised concerns as a town council says it will monitor the situation.

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Diss Express broke the news in on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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