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.

Second local authority puts foot down as growing movement wants to celebrate Britain by flying Union or St George’s flags from lampposts

Tower Hamlets Council in east London said any St George's Cross flags put up as part of the 'Operation Raise the Colours' campaign would be promptly taken down.

Tower Hamlets in east London previously prided itself on its displays of Palestine flags, but said any England banners attached to council property would be promptly removed.

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.

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.