UK Muslims Raise Alarm over ’Racist’ England Flag Campaign

UK Muslims raise alarm over ’racist’ England flag campaign

Muslims around the UK have reported feeling concerned as several mosques were defaced in recent weeks amid a campaign titled ‘Operation Raise the Colours’. The campaign, which has seen the English flag plastered across the country, comes after growing protests against asylum seekers. The campaign has been championed by a former member of the English Defence League, which is known for its Islamophobic sentiments and anti-immigrant beliefs. Since …

‘We belong here’: British Muslims defiant as mosques attacked in flag frenzy - Religion Media Centre

By Maira Butt Motorway bridges, mosques and mini-roundabouts have been plastered with the St George’s Cross and Union Jack in recent days, sparking debate about patriotism. Many of the banners have been raised by self-proclaimed “patriots”, eager to make a statement about borders, immigration and who the country really “belongs” to. In some openly hostile demonstrations, the flag that has become a symbol of nationalism has been daubed on to the …

UK MUSLIMS REPORT VANDALISM, ATTACKS AMID CONTROVERSIAL FLAG CAMPAIGN

The mosque in Essex was vandalised amid a nationwide flag-raising campaign that followed a wave of protests against asylum seekers. Tue 02 September 2025: Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following protests against asylum seekers. Names marked with an asterisk have been changed to protect identities. […]