Скачать или смотреть St George's cross spotted on roundabouts in Berkshire

A trend for hoisting St George’s and union flags has been sweeping the country, at the same time as red crosses have been painted on mini-roundabouts. But the flags have proved controversial – and have been hastily taken back down again by council workers – as they are thought to spring from an organised effort called “Operation Raise the Colours”, which has the backing of far-right figures. Birmingham City Council and Tower Hamlets Council said they removed flags to maintain and protect council infrastructure, as there is “a policy setting out which flags are flown from council buildings and on which occasions”. Here is an explanation of what is happening and why it is controversial: What has happened? Large numbers of St George’s and union flags went up in some areas of England over the past week, and even more St George crosses have appeared on white road markings such as mini-roundabouts and pedestrian crossings. Footage of St George's crosses painted over two mini roundabouts at the junction of Hitcham Lane and Gore Road, Taplow, Berkshire.

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