Overview

• Shropshire Council said Storm Amy left some St George’s and Union flags torn or unsecured and removed six on public‑safety grounds.
• Deputy council leader Alex Wagner had warned many flags and fixings would degrade and leave maintenance costs with the public purse.
• Sandwell and Stockport indicated flags will generally stay up unless they obstruct signs or signals, are unsafe, vandalised, or damaged.
• In Stockport, Labour councillors Joe Byrne and Claire Vibert urged removals, describing the displays as racist or intimidating to some residents.
• Tower Hamlets formally branded Operation Raise the Colours “far-right,” while Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he supports people flying national flags.