""We understand the concern these unauthorised displays have caused. London's streets must be safe and welcoming for everyone, and TfL will not tolerate behaviour that undermines that principle. Our contractors are responsible for maintaining the lighting columns and other infrastructure where some of these flags have been attached. It is our long-standing policy to remove all unauthorised displays from our infrastructure - this includes unauthorised flags, a range of graffiti, posters and other materials. It is important we apply this principle fairly and consistently.""
""We are working closely with our contractors and the Metropolitan Police to establish safe ways to remove unauthorised objects across our network, in line with our policy. Our contractors have faced abuse and aggression while carrying out such work and we take any instances of this extremely seriously. With the support of the Police, we will investigate any individuals who target our contractors carrying out their duties.""
""I welcome TfL's commitment to removing these unauthorised flags, which have caused real unease and fear in minority communities across London. But the very fact that contractors taking them down are now being threatened and subjected to aggression tells you everything you need to know about what these flags really represent. "Some argue that the unauthorised flags are about patriotism or celebration but if TfL employees are met with threats by simply enforcing the rules, the "flaggers" expose their tr""
Transport for London will remove unauthorised Union flags and other unauthorised displays from its infrastructure, including lighting columns, graffiti and posters. Contractors responsible for maintaining infrastructure are tasked with removing these items under TfL's long-standing policy applied fairly and consistently. Contractors removing flags have faced abuse and aggression, prompting TfL to work with its contractors and the Metropolitan Police to establish safe removal methods. TfL commits to investigating individuals who threaten contractors. Hina Bokhari said the unauthorised flags have caused unease and fear in minority communities and that the threats against contractors reveal what the flaggers represent.
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