A mosque in Stockport has shared a message of ‘unity’ after England flags appeared on lampposts in the surrounding area.

Several flags with the St George’s cross have been put up around Higher Hillgate near the town centre, part of a movement across the nation known as ‘operation raise the colours’.

It has led to people climbing up ladders to hang England flags or Union Jacks to tall objects like lampposts, attached in many cases with cable ties.

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Stockport Islamic Centre is based a short walk away from Higher Hillgate, and the mosque has spoken out about the sight of the St George’s cross flying in the area.

They declared they would proudly fly the flag in a d

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