Flags and fury: why the St George’s cross is everywhere
Flags and fury: why the St George’s cross is everywhere  
Podcast: Today in Focus
Published On: Thu Sep 11 2025
Description: Esther Addley on why the union jack and St George’s flags are appearing on lamp-posts, bridges and roundabouts in England. Gary Younge explains why not everyone is happy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus