Birmingham council accused of giving free rein to group erecting England flags

Campaigners call for injunction against Raise the Colours, which is accused of spreading anti-immigration rhetoricBirmingham residents have accused the local council and police of dragging their heels and giving free rein to a group responsible for erecting flags across the city.Raise the Colours, which describes itself as a grassroots movement, has been placing union jack and St Georges cross flags on lamp-posts, roundabouts and other public infrastructure since last summer.