13 h. ago Revealed: organiser of campaign to fly Union Jacks and England flags on Britain's streets was previously jailed over a plot to smuggle illegal immigrants into the country

Lee Twamley is part of a group calling themselves 'Churchill's Lions' which last week raised British flags along one of Manchester's main shopping streets.

Events

68 h. ago The Manchester street where England flags and Union Jacks hang from almost every lamppost

Dozens of flags have been put up on Victoria Avenue in Higher Blackley. Damon Wilkinson went to find out what local people think about it all.

Politics

3 d. ago The reason England and Union Jack flags are appearing across Greater Manchester and beyond

It's part of a national trend, but some have questioned its motives

Sport

3 d. ago Why England and Union Jack flags are appearing across Greater Manchester and beyond

It's part of a national trend, but some have questioned its motives

Sport

5 d. ago Lad warned 'what the f*** do you think you're doing?' in ugly Union flag clash

A cyclist was confronted by a local in a pub after he removed a Union Jack and England flag that had been put up on a bridge in Didsbury

Events

5 d. ago Men accused of harassing women while putting up Union Jack flags in city centre

"I was minding my own business with my headphones on"

Events

5 d. ago England flags and Union Jacks appear across city centre overnight as council makes decision on removal

Men were seen tying a Union Jack and England flags around Piccadilly Gardens

Politics

8 d. ago Voices: The prevalence of England’s flag is a ghastly reminder of the National Front

Ever since the National Front co-opted the St George’s flag in the 70s, its presence has become a shorthand for ‘You’re not wanted here’, writes Sharan Dhaliwal

Politics

1 week ago KEMI BADENOCH: It shouldn't be a revolutionary act to fly our flags in our own country

The widespread flying of St George and Union flags across our towns and cities in England should be welcomed. They are a proud expression of who we are.

Politics

2 w. ago How councils tearing down England flags has sparked backlash across the country

Council workers in Tower Hamlets, east London, were met with abuse as they began to tear down England and Union Jack flags which were hung by patriotic campaigners.

Politics

2 w. ago You CAN fly St George's flag, Sir Keir Starmer says amid rows between furious locals and councils

Council workers in Tower Hamlets, east London, were met with abuse as they began to tear down England and Union Jack flags which were hung by patriotic campaigners.

Politics

2 w. ago Council removes St George’s flags hung by locals to upgrade street lighting

Residents have been putting up flags in Birmingham, but the council says lamppost attachments pose a safety risk

Politics