A council has offered support to staff who feel 'unsettled' by St George's flags as it may 'evoke feelings of discomfort and be associated with anti-immigration rhetoric'.
Essex county council bosses sent out an email to workers addressing the increasing number of England flags being raised across the country as part of an online campaign called Operation Raise the Colours.
The email encouraged staff to 'reach out' to their managers, adding: 'We stand firmly against all forms of racism and discrimination, and we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone.'
A spokesman for the council told The Telegraph: 'An email offering reassurance and the opportunity to seek support was sent on behalf of Essex county council's children and families leadership team to their employees.
'Essex county council has many employees working with children and families in areas such as Epping, where there have been, and continue to be, high-profile protests as well as support for the current flag-flying campaign.
