UK English Flag Controversy

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The posts discuss a controversy in Hastings, England, where a group of people not affiliated with the council have been removing English flags from lampposts. The actions have sparked mixed reactions from residents, with some supporting the removal and others protesting.

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Anna McGovern

Anna McGovern

@@AnnaMcGovernUK

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This is appalling. In Hastings, a group - who passersby say are not part of the council - have been removing every English flag A crowd gathered to cheer them on, though one man shouted, “Shame on you!” in protest What’s their issue with the English flag flying here in England?

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3:31 PM·Sep 12, 2025·9.4K Views
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Make Britain Great Again

Make Britain Great Again

@@UK_Needs_Reform

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11:30 AM·Sep 12, 2025·5.8K Views
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Mr Ethical

Mr Ethical

@@nw_nicholas

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We don't tolerate fascism in Hastings

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7:49 AM·Sep 13, 2025·4.2K Views
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Otto English

Otto English

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A local resident said: "I asked them not to put a flag up outside my daughter's bedroom. "It terrified her the previous night & I asked them not to look into her window. "They refused and... threatened to come back later and look through her window"

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12:41 PM·Sep 11, 2025·3.5K Views
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Miffy

Miffy

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The flag-shaggers have been round our way, tying up flags on people’s garden fences without asking for permission first. They’ve also filmed people removing them & then tried to shame them on local Facebook groups. It’s about threatening people & nothing to do with patriotism.

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6:26 PM·Sep 11, 2025·2.8K Views
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Jo Bird

Jo Bird

@@JoBirdJoBird

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Threats against Council workers are not OK What is fantastic about England is that we welcome diversity. Flying the flag for a sporting event is fine. Flying the flag to intimidate - not so much. These new flags on The Rake leave people feeling confused, scared and

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Anna McGovern

Anna McGovern

@@AnnaMcGovernUK

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If you have a problem with the English flag being flown in England, the problem is not the flag - it’s you!

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7:37 PM·Sep 12, 2025·2.5K Views
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