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October 23, 2014

Reimagining Remembrance
November 12, 2011

Not just waving poppies, but drowning thought

When politicians rush to claim that something is 'non-political' (as has been happening around Remembrance Day over the past week or so), you know that some healthy suspicion and careful examination is due.
November 9, 2011

English FA criticised over Poppies as FIFA agrees compromise

The English FA has been accused of "shamelessly exploiting" the Poppy appeal in its ongoing battle against international football body FIFA.
November 6, 2010

Veterans say poppy appeal being used to support war

Veterans from the Falkland Islands and Northern Ireland have criticised the use of the red poppy to support current wars and conflicts.
October 28, 2010

'Poppy-dissenter' hunting season begins again

It was with a rather heavy heart that I got my first media call today about the annual "red poppy" dust-up - which usually revolves around attacks from the Daily Mail and its kindred spirits on broadcasters, public figures and politicians who don't wear the British Legion Appeal symbol or who raise questions about what the practice means.
November 14, 2006

Not giving peace a chance by Simon Barrow

Examining the politics and theology of remembrance
November 13, 2006

The choice to wear a white poppy - Radio 4 Today Programme 9 November 2006
November 8, 2006

Challenge to political correctness of the poppy

As services of remembrance are held around the country, churches are being urged to acknowledge the 'political correctness' surrounding the red poppy, and make alternatives such as the white poppy, more widely available.
June 14, 2006

Faith and Politics After Christendom