A Welsh council has been criticised for being "hypocritical" in removing a series of Welsh flags hung on lampposts and poles.
Carmarthenshire County Council have been slammed for removing the Welsh flags, despite being run by Plaid Cymru.
Highlighted on a social media post, pictures show lampposts with flags waving on them before they were taken down.
The flags were put up as part of "Operation Raise the Colours", which has seen thousands of flags put up across the UK.
Reform UK Carmarthenshire County Councillor Michelle Beer has called out the "hypocrisy" of Plaid Cymru, who describe itself as the "Party of Wales".
The Reform Councillor said: "It is with deep disappointment that we witness the Plaid Cymru-led council's decision to remove Welsh flags from lampposts across our county.
"The Welsh flag, a proud symbol of our heritage and identity, has long served as a unifying emblem for the people of Wales, fostering togetherness and national pride. Yet, Plaid Cymru - the so-called 'Party of Wales' - has chosen to strip this powerful symbol from our streets."
She said the decision is "not only misguided but demonstrates hypocrisy".
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Welsh flags have been taken down by Carmarthenshire County Councillor
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Cllr Beer continued: "Plaid Cymru, a party that claims to champion Welsh identity and culture, is actively undermining the symbols that bind us as a nation.
"Their decision does not reflect the spirit of unity our nation holds dear."
A Carmarthenshire County Council spokesman told GB News: "Carmarthenshire County Council fully acknowledges that Welsh flags are displayed as symbols of shared pride and an expression of Welsh unity for most of us.
"We would remind people, however, that attaching any flags to structures or trees along highways without proper permission is unlawful and can pose safety risks to road users and pedestrians.
"As such, a dynamic risk assessment protocol is now in place, and any flags that pose safety risks to road users and pedestrians are being removed."
All 12 Reform UK-controlled councils in England have committed to not removing Union and St George's Cross flags from lampposts.
One of the leaders on a Reform UK council, Stephen Atkinson of Lancashire County Council and Chair of Reform UK, said: "Reform UK councils are clear: where done sensibly, we fully support the flying of Union and St George flags on lampposts.
"These flags are not only a sign of unity and inclusion, but also of national pride. We will never get in the way of those who wish to express love for their country."
Nigel Farage said: 'Union flags and the Cross of St George should and will fly across the country'
| PALeader of Reform UK Nigel Farage said: "Union flags and the Cross of St George should and will fly across the country.
"Reform UK will never shy away from celebrating our nation."
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has also condemned the taking down of flags, describing it as "blatant two-tier bias against the British people".
Mr Jenrick said: "We must be one country, united under one flag."