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How the English Flag Became a Symbol of Dissent–in England

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How the English Flag Became a Symbol of Dissent–in England

The Cross of St. George and the Union Jack fly from lamp posts on Westminster Bridge amid “Operation Raise the Colours” in Ellesmere Port, UK, on Aug. 28, 2025. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

The Cross of St. George is appearing up and down England, in numbers usually only seen during soccer tournaments such as the World Cup.

“Operation Raise the Colours” is the name given to the movement, which first gained interest on social media over the summer and has continued into September.

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