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Poll Reveals 52% of Minorities See St George's Flag as Racist

11/22/2025

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A YouGov poll shows 52% of ethnic minority adults in England view the St George’s flag as a racist symbol.
The shift follows the summer campaign Operation Raise the Colours that urged displaying patriotic flags.
The initiative was supported by Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, but faced backlash as councils removed flags.
In Dorset, the council condemned painting mini-roundabouts to resemble the St George’s Cross as targeted vandalism.

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Story summary

A YouGov poll shows 52% of ethnic minority adults in England view the St George’s flag as a racist symbol.
The shift follows the summer campaign Operation Raise the Colours that urged displaying patriotic flags.
The initiative was supported by Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, but faced backlash as councils removed flags.
In Dorset, the council condemned painting mini-roundabouts to resemble the St George’s Cross as targeted vandalism.