>Tensions are high in several Birmingham neighbourhoods as council workers began taking down scores of St George's Cross and Union Jack flags attached to lampposts by residents.
>Birmingham City Council have now confirmed the flags will be removed, saying the "unauthorised items" are "dangerous" and could potentially kill motorists and pedestrians.
>https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/flag-birmingham-st-george-union-jack-5Hjd95g_2/