Speaking about the roundabouts, a woman who lives near Woodthorpe Road in Kings Heath said: “This is sheer, wanton vandalism.”

“The council doesn’t have the money to fix the potholes, let alone repaint mini islands,” she added.

A man also living close to Woodthorpe Road stated it was ” not patriotic, it just feels like an excuse for xenophobia.

“There are better ways to show pride – ways that are inclusive and respectful, not resorting to vandalism.”

Another woman living in Kings Heath said: “They make me feel very uncomfortable and do not represent me.

“I’ve been considering painting over the one I go past every day.”