Until a few weeks ago, you were more likely to see a Palestinian, Ukrainian, or LGBT pride flag flying in London than to see any of the UK’s own colours. Now, thanks to a grassroots movement called Operation Raise the Colours, that could be changing.
Union Jacks and St. George’s flags have been cropping up across the country over the last few weeks, being hung on lampposts by groups of patriots. The movement appears to have begun in Birmingham, organised online, before spreading to Norwich, Bradford, Newcastle, Swindon, and even London.
Across the country, patriots are now taking part in Operation Raise The Colours
For years, the English flag was branded “racist” or “divisive.” Now people are reclaiming it with pride and unity pic.twitter.com/KkHy0SfdRm
— CitizenGO UK (@CitizenGO_GB) August 20, 2025
