South Gloucestershire flag protesters say 'we're not racist thugs' as they oppose removal

Protesters have demanded that Union Jack and St George flags on lamp posts across South Gloucestershire stay up and stop getting taken down. Around 30 people gathered outside council offices in Yate today, waving giant flags and getting honks of support from drivers passing by.

In recent weeks flags have been put up across the country on lamp posts and many can be seen in places like the Bristol Road in Frampton Cotterell. According to South Gloucestershire Council the “unauthorised display of flags” is causing concern among many residents in the area .

The protest was organised by Bristol Patriots, with a poster saying “leave our national flags alone”, “stop the hate” and “stand up to raci

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