England flags
Coverage of England flags in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Not a culture war’: the council that won its case over England flags on lampposts
Oxfordshire county council won a legal victory regarding the display of England flags on lampposts. Leader Tim Bearder faced backlash over an injunction to maintain a neutral, safe space for residents.
- Oxfordshire council seeks injunction over flags tied to lamp-posts across county
Oxfordshire county council is seeking an injunction against the Raise the Colours campaign group for tying England flags to lamp-posts across the county. The campaign, linked to anti-immigration protests, has cost the council £15,000 in removal expenses since August last year.
- Staff at immigration detention centre wore England flags, report finds
Staff at an immigration detention centre wore England flags on their uniforms, which a watchdog report found to be potentially intimidating. The report, part of the Independent Monitoring Boards' annual findings, highlights concerns about the practice.
- 'I can't breathe': Protesters attack police at UK rally over student murder
Protesters in Southampton attacked police at a rally over the murder of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed and died from stab wounds after his killer falsely claimed a racist attack. Far-right figure Tommy Robinson addressed the crowd, with attendees waving Union Jack and England flags.