Birmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flags
Raise the Colours describes itself as a grassroots movement ‘covering Britain in symbols of unity and patriotism’. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The GuardianView image in fullscreenRaise the Colours describes itself as a grassroots movement ‘covering Britain in symbols of unity and patriotism’. The Greens are in a minority administration with the Liberal Democrats and Better Birmingham Independent Group.View image in fullscreenDuncan Ali, a Green councillor, talks to the Guardian journalist Neha Gohil (right) about the behaviour of Raise The Flags.
- ▪Raise the Colours describes itself as a grassroots movement ‘covering Britain in symbols of unity and patriotism’.
- ▪Photograph: Andrew Fox/The GuardianView image in fullscreenRaise the Colours describes itself as a grassroots movement ‘covering Britain in symbols of unity and patriotism’.
- ▪The Greens are in a minority administration with the Liberal Democrats and Better Birmingham Independent Group.View image in fullscreenDuncan Ali, a Green councillor, talks to the Guardian journalist Neha Gohil (right) about the behaviour o
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Raise the Colours describes itself as a grassroots movement ‘covering Britain in symbols of unity and patriotism’. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The GuardianView image in fullscreenRaise the Colours describes itself as a grassroots movement ‘covering Britain in symbols of unity and patriotism’. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The GuardianBirminghamBirmingham council accused of giving ‘free rein’ to group erecting England flagsCampaigners call for injunction against Raise the Colours, which is accused of spreading anti-immigration rhetoricNeha Gohil Midlands correspondentSun 26 Jul 2026 03.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBirmingham 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…
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