'This Country Has No Backbone!': Fury as Council Removes Union Jack Flags While Palestinian Flags Stay Up for Months

Scores of British flags have sprung up on lampposts and buildings across parts of Birmingham, described as a 'patriotic outpouring'. In response, a Labour-run council has incited fury amongst locals by ordering their removal. For this move, they reasoned safety concerns despite Palestinian flags flying high across the city for months.

About The 'Patriotic Outpouring'

The flags first appeared in Weoley Castle prior to spreading to Bartley Green, Selly Oak and Frankley Great Park. These were installed by a grassroots group dubbed the 'Weoley Warriors'.

They describe themselves as a 'group of proud English men with a common goal'. Their objective is to show their pride for the country and its rich history with its freedoms and achievements.

The protesters have raised around £5,000 for flags, poles and cable ties, while defying accusations that they are racist. The group also insists that they're 'giving hope to local communities that all isn't lost and that they're not alone'.

A member said they had to put the flags up because they've 'had enough'. They added that 'this country is a disgrace and has no backbone. This isn't racism, it's frustration at being pushed into a corner and silenced'.

Since then, the Birmingham City Council has confirmed they will begin ripping flags down from lampposts. They said that the extra weight could 'potentially lead to collapse' in the future.

Critics Respond to Council Actions Amid Bin Strike Issue

The council is already under fire for their handling of the bin strikes. The residents have had to live around the stench of rot and litter with no resolution after more than six months.

Former Conservative leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, said that the council is piling 'bias and absurdity on top of their utter incompetence'.

This is in light of how they were able to find workers to take down flags instead of the bins. In addition, critics noted that Palestinian flags are raised across the city.

For context, it has been several months since the war broke out in Gaza. It was also revealed that 29.9 percent of the area's residents are Muslim.

The council also lit up the Library of Birmingham in green and white. This marked the anniversary of Pakistan's independence day yesterday on 14 August.

Meanwhile, Lee Anderson, Reform UK MP, said that the 'biggest risk to safety in Birmingham are the imbeciles running the council'.

Collectively, the flag issue has exposed a number of cultural tensions in what is one of Britain's most diverse cities. While some residents see it as an expression of country pride, it has also incurred ire from other parties.

The council's move further fanned the flames, leading some locals to defend themselves. Hayley Owens, former West Midlands Police officer, recounted that people are 'sick of having to apologise for being British', insisting that nothing was political about it.

She would reject accusations of racism, adding that people choose to live here in England. They should be proud of that, as the flags aren't aimed at anyone negatively.

Regarding the issue, Councillor Simon Morall of Frankley Great Park has written to the council. He suggested 'amnesty' on removing any flags until at least the end of August.