Campaigners believe the flags have been erected following an online movement called "Operation Raise the Colours" and HopenotHate claims this is linked to extreme far-right activists The UK is engulfed in a row about St George's flags (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Thousands of England flags that have been put up in cities and town across the UK have been pulled straight down as a row continues to erupt about the reason behind them being there. St George’s cross flags were seen along the A1206 on the Isle of Dogs in east London and in Birmingham throughout this week but have since been removed by local councils. ‌

Red crosses have also been painted on roundabouts, zebra crossing and other white road markings. Campaigners are alleged to have attached the following an online mo

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