# Source note — Britain flag protests / Operation Raise the Colours

Published: 2026-07-18

## Social lead
Facebook reel from TruBrit: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1734238494578015

The reel title is “Enough is enough, we’re bringing back the good old British spirit 🇬🇧 #greatbritain.” The video shows police scenes, crowds with Union Jack/St George flags, slogans “Enough is enough” and “The lions are awake,” and TruBrit merchandise promotion. Audio transcription found mostly music lyrics, not explanatory narration.

## Verified context
- BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ypxee1jydo
- News24/AFP: https://www.news24.com/world/its-our-country-england-uk-flags-fly-in-protest-of-illegal-migration-20250904-0446
- Chronicle Live: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/england-flag-controversy-explained-being-32478920
- Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/reason-thousands-england-flags-up-35813010
- Raise the Colours campaign site: https://raisethecolours.org.uk/about-us/

## Editorial labels
The UK flag movement is real, but motives are contested. Supporters frame it as patriotism and civic pride. Critics and some media reports connect parts of the activity to anti-immigration politics and far-right figures. PurebloodCanadians.com treats the reel as a social lead and the article as an “outside Canada” source-check, not an endorsement of any group or claim.