Motorists in Bexley have spotted symbols of England and Great Britain hanging over the busy road this morning (August 22).
It comes amid a national online movement called ‘Operation Raise the Colours’, which has seen flags put up in other areas including Birmingham and Tower Hamlets, where many have since been removed.
There have been rows over the motivation of flags being raised across England, as some argue it is just a sign of patriotism, while others fear its intention is to cause more of a divide amid anti-migrant and far-right protests.
A spokesperson for Sir Keir Starmer said he “absolutely” is in favour of people who put up English flags.
The government has also published a guide online saying that flags are “a very British way of expressing joy and pride” and that it wants to “see more flags flown, particularly the Union Flag.”
Birmingham City Council said it removed items attached to lampposts because “it is normal council procedure for these to be removed on a regular basis, in line with our health and safety obligations”.
It is unclear whether these flags in Bexley will be removed under the same policy.
