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red poppy

October 21, 2017

Taking a knee, white poppies, conscience and coercion

Respect for freedom of conscience and tolerance of dissent are among the hallmarks of a go
October 23, 2014

Reimagining Remembrance
November 11, 2012

Respect war dead by working for peace, say public figures

As ceremonies of Remembrance take place across Britain, a number of public figures have expressed commitment to working for peace in a world of conflict.
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 9, 2010

Truth, lies and the pain of Remembrance

What must we do to understand the meaning of remembrance, to remember human suffering, and to grasp the human dignity lying so far beyond the ritual words at this time of year?, asks Jill Segger. Only painful truth-telling is adequate to the task, she says.
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.
March 7, 2007

FAQ 22: Why did you urge people not to wear red poppies for Remembrance Day?

We didn’t.
November 14, 2006

Not giving peace a chance by Simon Barrow

Examining the politics and theology of remembrance
November 13, 2006

Debate about White Poppies - Sky News - 9th November 2006