Union Jacks and St George's crosses return to lampposts in village
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 11:01 · Archive
Flags have reappeared on lampposts in London Colney, Hertfordshire, a year after Operation Raise the Colours began.
Union Jacks and St George's crosses have been tied to lampposts along London Colney High Street in Hertfordshire, a year after Operation Raise the Colours began in August last year. The flags have also appeared on lampposts and roundabouts in the village previously, with similar displays reported in Stevenage and South Oxhey more recently.
Support for the flag-flying campaign is divided. Supporters describe it as a non-partisan display of national pride and unity. Opponents, however, say the flags send anti-immigration messages and intimidate marginalised and migrant communities.
Hertfordshire County Council said in October that its approach to the flags remains unchanged. A spokesperson stated: 'Flags will be removed by highways teams when they are carrying out routine operational work, but we are unable to provide specific timescales for their removal.' The council added that it regularly flies the Union flag and St George's flag outside its offices and recognises their importance as symbols of national pride, whilst supporting the right of individuals and organisations to fly these flags on their own property.
How it is being reported
- Flags appear on lampposts in Hertfordshire villageUnion Jacks and St George's crosses are appearing on lampposts across London Colney in Hertfordshire a year after Operation Raise the Colours began.Watford Observer · 14 Nov, 10:08
- Union Jacks and St George's crosses appear on lampposts across London ColneyUnion Jacks and St George's crosses are appearing on lampposts across London Colney a year after a national campaign began.Herts Advertiser · 13 Nov, 13:06
In this story: London Colney · Hertfordshire · Operation Raise the Colours · Hertfordshire County Council
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