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Flags Removed for Safety and Unity | Leicester News
Leicestershire Council is removing over 150 tattered Union and St George flags from lampposts—many cable-tied in unsafe or unsightly ways—calling on residents to stop attaching items to street furniture. The move, sparked by “Operation Raise the Colours” in summer 2025, has stirred debate: while some see it as patriotic, others feel uneasy, especially given links between the St George’s cross and far-right groups amid immigration tensions. Labour MP Jeevun Sandher backs the removal, arguing flags should fly proudly—not haphazardly—and that damaged ones can alienate communities. Even a Reform…
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