The Latest Breaking News from St George

In Manchester and beyond creative responses to the unwelcome message of ‘raise the colours’ are appearing

‘How dare the nationalists steal our flags?’ asks Tim Farron at party conference in Bournemouth

Across England, flags are visible like never before. They are being hoisted on lamp-posts. Hastily painted representations of the St George’s flag, typically little more than a couple of red lines painted on an available white background, are popping up on mini-roundabouts and other surfaces.

Wiltshire landmark assessed for damage after red fabric pinned across it to form England flag

As toxic nationalism spills over into our shared spaces, the England shirt is freighted with meaning for better or worse

Letters: Cllr Phil Davis says the St George’s flag is being used in a far-right attempt at intimidation, while Neil Knowles says it no longer means what it used to. Plus letters from Lorna Walker and Nelson A Rocha

The first St George’s Cross was removed, but another was sprayed on the bank and reported to police the same day

Yvette Cooper has revealed that she has Union Jack and St George’s flags scattered around her home, and has encouraged Britons to display the emblems, saying people should “put them up anywhere”.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has boasted of owning Union Jack and St George's flag "bunting and tablecloths"

Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests.

Letters: One reader has been subjected to racist abuse, another says there is nothing wrong in expressing affection for one’s country. Plus letters fom Jane Ryan, Michael Pyke and Hugh Coolican