Woke, broke and tone deaf – Birmingham council
Imagine a major city, home to more than 1m people, whose council is bankrupt.
Imagine that same city unable to resolve long-running industrial action by just 30 bin workers, meaning rubbish is left uncollected to fester and be eaten by rats.
Brains rotted by woke ideology
Imagine the brains of leaders at that city’s bankrupt council being so warped by woke, liberal progressive ideology that they leave Palestinian flags unofficially flown from lamp posts to fly – but tear down British ones, emblems of Britain and England right here in the middle of Britain and England.
Imagine their response on being told about the British and English flags: “Great stuff – with the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, it’s quite fitting we show some pride in our great country and the sacrifices of those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy.”
Wrong. Keeping imagining.
The actual real-life response was words to the effect of: “Oh no, Union Jacks and St George’s Cross flags – take them down immediately. This is dangerous nationalism.
“It doesn’t matter that we’re bankrupt – get the credit card out and send contractors to remove these offensive symbols at once. Oh, and don’t worry about the Palestine flags – they’re great, they can stay.”
Imagine that.
You’ve just imagined Birmingham, the UK’s second city – already a national and international laughing stock – which has now further damaged its reputation, thanks to the broken-brained fools at the helm of its failed council.
Removing British flags despite no cash to do it
Birmingham City Council is under fire after ordering the removal of Union Jack and St George’s Cross flags from lampposts across the city – just days before VJ Day, the anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of the Second World War.
The move, which the council claims was due to “safety concerns,” has ignited fury among residents, veterans, and national politicians, who accuse the Labour-run authority of cowardice, bias and cultural vandalism.
Meanwhile, Palestinian flags – which have flown from similar street furniture for over 18 months – remain untouched.
A leaked email from cabinet member Majid Mahmood revealed the council was “too scared” to remove them without police support.
Shameful disrespect to veterans
Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith condemned the council’s timing as “shameful.”
The flags were installed by local residents – the Weoley Warriors – in a grassroots campaign to celebrate British heritage and foster unity. Their patriotic display was met with swift removal orders, while foreign flags were left untouched.
Two-tier bias and woke-led political cowardice
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick blasted the council’s actions as “blatant two-tier bias against the British people.
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson said on X: “The biggest risk to safety in Birmingham are the imbeciles running the council.”
His comments reflect growing frustration among residents who see the council’s actions as politically motivated and divisive.
The decision to remove British flags came just one day after the Library of Birmingham was lit up in the colours of Pakistan’s flag to mark its independence day – a move that many say highlights the council’s skewed priorities.
Voters will remember
With all 101 council seats up for election in May 2026, the flag fiasco is expected to have serious political consequences. Reform UK and independent candidates are already gaining traction in areas like Northfield, where the flag removals have stirred public outrage.
Residents feel betrayed, silenced, and increasingly alienated by a council that appears more concerned with appeasing political sensitivities than serving its constituents.
Birmingham Council is wrecking the city’s reputation
Birmingham was once a proud symbol of British resilience and unity. Now, under this council’s leadership, it’s becoming a national embarrassment. Bin strikes, financial collapse, and now this – a petty, divisive attack on the very symbols that bring us together.
The question being asked across the city is simple: Why are you continually running the reputation of our great city into the ground?
If Birmingham City Council wants to restore trust, it must start by treating all flags – and all communities – with equal respect.
Because right now, it’s not just flags being torn down. It’s the very soul of Birmingham.
