A council has offered support to staff who feel ‘unsettled’ by St George’s flags as it may ‘evoke feelings of discomfort and be associated with anti-immigration rhetoric’.
Essex county council bosses sent out an email to workers addressing the increasing number of England flags being raised across the country as part of an online campaign called Operation Raise the Colours.
The email encouraged staff to ‘reach out’ to their managers, adding: ‘We stand firmly against all forms of racism and discrimination, and we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone.’
Roof cleaners were asked to clean a St George's Cross onto a roof as part of Operation Raise The Colours! pic.twitter.com/cBsFtXDoju
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