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'Hundreds' of Union and St George flags taken down
bbc ^ | 10/21/2026 | Marcus Boothe,Bristol andAlex Seabrook,

Posted on 10/21/2026 9:04:54 AM PDT by BenLurkin

The number of flags flying from lamp-posts has significantly reduced in the last year after hundreds were taken down, according to a city council.

In a public meeting on 19 October, Bristol City Council said the number of St George and Union flags on lamp-posts have fallen from more than 1,000 to 371.

Flags first started being put up across the country in 2025 following the nationwide social media movement Raise the Colours campaign.

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Since the summer of 2025, thousands of St George flags have appeared in towns and cities across England, with individuals and groups behind them saying they wanted to celebrate patriotism.

Bristol City Council said it has spent about £50,000 on removing flags across the city, with many spotted in areas like Bedminster and Southmead.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: European Union; France; Germany; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: europeanunion; france; germany; unitedkingdom
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1 posted on 10/21/2026 9:04:54 AM PDT by BenLurkin
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2 posted on 10/21/2026 9:09:05 AM PDT by bitt (<IMG SRC=' 'WIDTH=500>)
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Williams, chair of the public health committee, said: "The trend is now positive and I want to gradually see all of those flags on public property removed.

With no explanation of 'why'.

Maybe because those flags make the invaders of Britain unhappy?

3 posted on 10/21/2026 9:20:38 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminisheRs the human spirit.)
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To: BenLurkin

Too bad for the old nations aand citizens of the eu. Those citizens have been disarmed and are being replaced by islamists and africans. F EM ALL! You did this to yourselves you sheepish serfs!


4 posted on 10/21/2026 9:23:13 AM PDT by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US;-))
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To: BenLurkin

Globalists are not into nations or nationalism.


5 posted on 10/21/2026 9:27:17 AM PDT by bray (Thank God for Israel)
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To: BenLurkin

But of course, since the UK is basically gone.


6 posted on 10/21/2026 9:28:35 AM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Am Yisrael Chai ~)
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To: BenLurkin

Well, you are gonna have a hard time fighting Islamic invasion without being Judeo-Christian

St George: “he was sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith. He became one of the most venerated saints in history”

St George’s flag
“Crusades: Crusaders used red-and-white crosses to identify their armies. King Edward I ordered St. George banners for his troops in 1277.
• Patron Saint: Saint George became widely viewed as England’s patron saint during the 14th through 16th centuries, reinforced by King Edward III and the Order of the Garter”


7 posted on 10/21/2026 9:54:02 AM PDT by stanne
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To: BenLurkin

They can’t be patriotic with a Muslim army at their doorsteps.............


8 posted on 10/21/2026 9:57:18 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: stanne

They’ve banned the St. Andrew’s Cross in the United States. This is next. The rise of the Chinese Cultural Revolution and Chairman Mao’s mentality everywhere.


9 posted on 10/21/2026 10:13:51 AM PDT by WhiteHatBobby0701
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“ They’ve banned the St. Andrew’s Cross in the United States”

Who has. What are you talking about


10 posted on 10/21/2026 10:56:40 AM PDT by stanne
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To: BenLurkin
Williams, chair of the public health committee, said: "The trend is now positive and I want to gradually see all of those flags on public property removed.

Positive?? Williams is a traitor.

11 posted on 10/21/2026 11:04:48 AM PDT by EnderWiggin1970
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To: BenLurkin

Hhmmm...gives an idea...certain elected or ex elected officials flags w/their pics could be hung from lampposts...hhmmmm


12 posted on 10/21/2026 11:19:24 AM PDT by goodnesswins (Most Congress Critters should be referred to as what they are....LOOTERS)
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To: BenLurkin
Ol' Jack is just being modified

IslamJackFlag

until his eventual replacement.

IslamFlag

13 posted on 10/21/2026 12:05:51 PM PDT by MikelTackNailer (9-11-2001 is Unfinished Business until Islam is crushed.)
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To: BenLurkin

Well I do know all those cute little Ukie flags have finally came down. ( some Democrats tho are still flying them and hollering “:Slobo Ukraine”)....going down with the ship.


14 posted on 10/21/2026 12:23:26 PM PDT by delta7
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To: BenLurkin

When Britain sends all the young White men to die fighting in Ukraine wonder what flag they’d fight under?

The rainbow flag?


15 posted on 10/21/2026 12:46:22 PM PDT by packagingguy
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It’s easy to raise flags, but much more difficult to actually volunteer for something useful like the military.

More hollow patriotism.


16 posted on 10/21/2026 1:08:15 PM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king (Wake up and smell the coffee!)
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To: stanne

The Confederate Battle Flag, folks.


17 posted on 10/21/2026 1:22:57 PM PDT by WhiteHatBobby0701
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To: BenLurkin

I often fly my England/St George cross flag at home and often asked what flag is that?


18 posted on 10/21/2026 1:31:27 PM PDT by Jolla
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To: WhiteHatBobby0701

“The Confederate Battle Flag, folks.”
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The flag of traitors, losers, and bigots. Why would you fly that and claim to love your country?


19 posted on 10/21/2026 4:45:15 PM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king (Wake up and smell the coffee!)
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20 posted on 10/21/2026 5:47:30 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. --DJT)
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