Is Remembrance Day being undermined by 'poppy facism'?
10 years, 4 months ago

Is Remembrance Day being undermined by 'poppy facism'?

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The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He couldn’t just turn up wearing his poppy and say “It’s a jolly impressive memorial” – he had to go that extra inch and be more moved by the emblems of dead First World War servicemen than the bloke standing next to him. Jon Snow coined the phrase “poppy fascism” to describe the modern trend which insists that everyone who appears on British TV must be seen wearing a poppy, or else be stigmatised as a cold non-patriot who cares nothing for the wartime dead, and it’s a tendency that’s very much alive, especially on social media. The poppies at the Tower – or “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,” as Paul Cummins’ installation is called – have pulled the crowds, but they’ve had detractors. Edwin Heathcote, writing in the design magazine Icon, called the flowers “installation art as populist spectacle, the tropes of the art gallery poured out into the public realm to mingle with mawkish sentimentality, charity and a jingoistic celebration of the armed forces.” I’m intrigued by it, because it’s the second memorial I’ve seen this week.

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Do you know why British royals wear red poppy pins in November? It has a World War I link…
4 months, 1 week ago

Do you know why British royals wear red poppy pins in November? It has a World War I link…

Live Mint  

Every November, members of the British royal family are seen wearing red poppy pins, a gesture deeply rooted in remembrance traditions. Symbol of Remembrance Since 1921: The History of the Red Poppy Pin The practice of wearing red poppy pins traces its origins back to 1921. Red Poppy Pins: Fundraiser for Veterans' Welfare In the UK, these red poppy pins …

Is it now acceptable to accessorise with a Remembrance poppy?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is it now acceptable to accessorise with a Remembrance poppy?

The Independent  

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Charity accused of trying to 'hijack' Remembrance Sunday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Charity accused of trying to 'hijack' Remembrance Sunday

Daily Mail  

A charity urging people to wear white rather than red poppies has been accused of attempting to 'hijack' Remembrance Sunday after calling for the occasion to be 'decolonised' and not 'glorify' the British Empire. The PPU has now issued a statement aimed at drawing attention to the UK's colonial past, coinciding with Remembrance Sunday today and tomorrow's Armistice Day which …

Wrexham’s James McClean refuses to wear poppy for Remembrance Sunday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wrexham’s James McClean refuses to wear poppy for Remembrance Sunday

The Independent  

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Charity accused of trying to 'hijack' Remembrance Day after calling for it to be 'decolonised' instead of 'glorifying' the British Empire
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Charity accused of trying to 'hijack' Remembrance Day after calling for it to be 'decolonised' instead of 'glorifying' the British Empire

Daily Mail  

A charity urging people to wear white rather than red poppies has been accused of attempting to 'hijack' Remembrance Sunday after calling for the occasion to be 'decolonised' and not 'glorify' the British Empire. Remembrance Sunday today involves a veterans' parade along Whitehall past the Cenotaph in central London - pictured here is last year's event Red poppies have been …

Remembrance Day should be ‘decolonised’, say campaigners
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Remembrance Day should be ‘decolonised’, say campaigners

The Telegraph  

Remembrance Day should be “decolonised”, campaigners say as they call for an end to “nationalist narratives” that “whitewash” and “glorify” the British Empire. Launching their new campaign aimed at “decolonising” Remembrance Sunday, the PPU said: “To remember the victims of colonial wars, we must actively challenge nationalist narratives that whitewash or glorify colonialism. ‘Diversion from Remembrance Sunday benefits’ Colonel Richard …

Good Morning Britain star doubles down on refusing to wear a poppy as ITV viewers 'switch off' - but who's in the wrong?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Good Morning Britain star doubles down on refusing to wear a poppy as ITV viewers 'switch off' - but who's in the wrong?

Daily Mail  

Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins highlighted that guest Kevin Maguire was not wearing a poppy on the show - sparking fury amongst viewers. Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins recently highlighted that guest Kevin Maguire was not wearing a poppy on the show - after he sparked fury amongst viewers During Monday's instalment, the journalist, 64, joined the programme …

Why, this Remembrance Sunday, I’ll be wearing a poppy – and a Star of David
1 year, 4 months ago

Why, this Remembrance Sunday, I’ll be wearing a poppy – and a Star of David

The Independent  

According to the art critic Arthur Danto, “we erect monuments so that we shall always remember, and build memorials so that we shall never forget”. Dedicated to “The Glorious Dead” of the First World War and others, the Cenotaph can be seen, on the one hand, as a symbol of heroism and sacrifice, and on the other, as a reminder …

Armistice Day 2022: All you need to know about Remembrance Day
2 years, 4 months ago

Armistice Day 2022: All you need to know about Remembrance Day

Firstpost  

Marking the end of the Great War, Armistice Day also remembers all those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War and other conflicts that followed it Also known as Remembrance Day or Poppy Day, Armistice Day, marked on 11 November annually, remembers those who died in World War I. Marking the end of the Great War, Armistice Day …

Royal British Legion launches annual poppy appeal with wall of poppies
2 years, 4 months ago

Royal British Legion launches annual poppy appeal with wall of poppies

The Independent  

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100 years of the poppy – and why it is still such a powerful symbol
3 years, 4 months ago

100 years of the poppy – and why it is still such a powerful symbol

The Telegraph  

McCrae did not survive the war, dying of pneumonia in the British hospital at Boulogne in January 1918; by then his poem, published in Punch in December 1915, had entered the public consciousness. This led to silk versions being made and sold to raise money for veterans, and the American Auxiliary Legion formally adopted the poppy as a symbol of …

The women behind Poppy Day: French teacher and US Academic inspired world-famous appeal
3 years, 4 months ago

The women behind Poppy Day: French teacher and US Academic inspired world-famous appeal

Daily Mail  

Inspired by the poignant words of a poem about the battlefields of the First World War, it was an American academic and a French teacher who first promoted the wearing of poppies. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visits the Field of Remembrance in Westminster for an Armistice Day commemoration Camilla bows her head during the two-minute's silence at 11am to mark …

Remembrance Day 2021: All you need to know about day commemorating end of First World War
3 years, 4 months ago

Remembrance Day 2021: All you need to know about day commemorating end of First World War

Firstpost  

The day is observed with two minutes of silence on 11 am on 11 November as it marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War, when the armistice was signed between the Allied forces and Germany Remembrance Day is marked annually on 11 November to commemorate the end of the First World War on 11 November, 1918. …

Restrictions further complicate football’s relationship with Remembrance
4 years, 4 months ago

Restrictions further complicate football’s relationship with Remembrance

New York Times  

There will be no parades of soldiers at Premier League games this weekend, no collection tins for the British Legion, no fans to hold up mosaics of poppies in the stands. In recent years, English’s football marking of the Remembrance period has become one of the most recognisable spells of the whole calendar, spanning two weekends, involving every club in …

Military veterans demand Tory minister apologises for calling white poppies ‘attention seeking rubbish’
5 years, 4 months ago

Military veterans demand Tory minister apologises for calling white poppies ‘attention seeking rubbish’

The Independent  

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Why James McClean will never wear a poppy – and nobody else should be made to, either
5 years, 4 months ago

Why James McClean will never wear a poppy – and nobody else should be made to, either

The Independent  

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The people using Remembrance Day as an excuse to criticise Jeremy Corbyn are a disgrace
6 years, 4 months ago

The people using Remembrance Day as an excuse to criticise Jeremy Corbyn are a disgrace

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Why not wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day is always a political act
6 years, 4 months ago

Why not wearing a poppy for Remembrance Day is always a political act

The Independent  

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For the first time ever this year I won't be wearing a poppy. This is why
6 years, 4 months ago

For the first time ever this year I won't be wearing a poppy. This is why

The Independent  

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How do we know it’s poppy season again? The foaming rage of war-hungry gammons – and I say that as a veteran
6 years, 5 months ago

How do we know it’s poppy season again? The foaming rage of war-hungry gammons – and I say that as a veteran

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White ‘pacifist’ poppies allowed by St John Ambulance for first time in its history
6 years, 5 months ago

White ‘pacifist’ poppies allowed by St John Ambulance for first time in its history

The Independent  

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England boss Gareth Southgate hails Germany poppy gesture
7 years, 4 months ago

England boss Gareth Southgate hails Germany poppy gesture

Daily Mail  

England manager Gareth Southgate believes it is a 'huge step' for Germany to be wearing poppies in Friday's friendly — and hopes there is no repeat of the 'totally unacceptable' fan behaviour seen in Dortmund earlier this year. The most recent encounter in March was tarnished by some England fans, with poor behaviour in Dortmund city centre spilling into the …

As a young British Muslim, this is why I'll be wearing my poppy with pride
7 years, 4 months ago

As a young British Muslim, this is why I'll be wearing my poppy with pride

The Independent  

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Why doesn't James McClean wear a poppy on Remembrance weekend?
7 years, 4 months ago

Why doesn't James McClean wear a poppy on Remembrance weekend?

The Independent  

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Tedious annual poppy circus reminds us that, for some, remembrance isn't about remembering, it's being seen to remember
7 years, 4 months ago

Tedious annual poppy circus reminds us that, for some, remembrance isn't about remembering, it's being seen to remember

The Independent  

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It is ridiculous and impossible to suggest ditching the Remembrance poppy
7 years, 4 months ago

It is ridiculous and impossible to suggest ditching the Remembrance poppy

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The poppy has lost its original meaning – time to ditch it
7 years, 4 months ago

The poppy has lost its original meaning – time to ditch it

The Independent  

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FIFA to allow England to wear poppy against Germany
7 years, 6 months ago

FIFA to allow England to wear poppy against Germany

Daily Mail  

FIFA have finally come to their senses over the farcical annual controversy over England's football team having a poppy on their kit to commemorate the war dead. The FIFA u-turn follows the FA appealing over their ridiculous £35,000 fine for wearing the poppy on the armband for last year's Armistice Day World Cup qualifier against Scotland. It's understood FIFA President …

England and Scotland put FIFA in their place before, during and after World Cup qualifier... Wembley remembered the fallen with dignity on Armistice Day as pride in the poppy rightly took centre stage
8 years, 4 months ago

England and Scotland put FIFA in their place before, during and after World Cup qualifier... Wembley remembered the fallen with dignity on Armistice Day as pride in the poppy rightly took centre stage

Daily Mail  

On the way to Wembley on Friday night I travelled by underground and over-ground. They were sp Wembley paid tribute to the fallen on Armistice Day during England's crucial World Cup qualifier with Scotland Both England and Scotland players wore poppies for the game and lined up before kick-off for a minute of silence The two teams defied a ban …

MARTIN SAMUEL: Poppies have bloomed into an ever-expanding remembrance season... everybody is confused and the message is getting lost
8 years, 4 months ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: Poppies have bloomed into an ever-expanding remembrance season... everybody is confused and the message is getting lost

Daily Mail  

Dear Martin, I can understand your frustration at the fact the great unwashed question your expertise on your blogs, but to use the terms like ‘idiot’ and ‘stupid’ when replying to them does great injustice to your profession. Your post appeared on the bottom of the last Five Points column, but I’ve checked and I didn’t call anyone stupid – …

Remembrance Day 2016: Mhairi Black appears on Robert Peston show wearing white poppy instead of red one
8 years, 4 months ago

Remembrance Day 2016: Mhairi Black appears on Robert Peston show wearing white poppy instead of red one

The Independent  

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Brexiteers are making Fifa’s point for them by politicising the poppy
8 years, 4 months ago

Brexiteers are making Fifa’s point for them by politicising the poppy

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The British Poppy represents a freedom so many died for – which means freedom not to wear it
8 years, 4 months ago

The British Poppy represents a freedom so many died for – which means freedom not to wear it

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England vs Scotland: You don't have to be an Express reader to demand the inalienable right to wear a poppy
8 years, 4 months ago

England vs Scotland: You don't have to be an Express reader to demand the inalienable right to wear a poppy

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Veteran’s advice on how to wear Remembrance Day poppy is shared around the world
9 years, 4 months ago

Veteran’s advice on how to wear Remembrance Day poppy is shared around the world

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Lonely people need an invitation to tea, not tears
9 years, 4 months ago

Lonely people need an invitation to tea, not tears

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Persecuting people for not wearing poppies – now that’s real courage
9 years, 4 months ago

Persecuting people for not wearing poppies – now that’s real courage

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White poppies: What do they symbolise and where can I buy one?
9 years, 4 months ago

White poppies: What do they symbolise and where can I buy one?

The Independent  

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If you don't wear a poppy, you're sent to the social guillotine. Is this what British soldiers died for?
9 years, 4 months ago

If you don't wear a poppy, you're sent to the social guillotine. Is this what British soldiers died for?

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Puritan poppy-shamers should find a better use of their time
9 years, 4 months ago

Puritan poppy-shamers should find a better use of their time

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James McClean explains why he chooses not to wear Remembrance Day poppy on West Brom shirt
9 years, 4 months ago

James McClean explains why he chooses not to wear Remembrance Day poppy on West Brom shirt

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James McClean: West Brom winger will again decide against wearing the Remembrance Day poppy
9 years, 4 months ago

James McClean: West Brom winger will again decide against wearing the Remembrance Day poppy

The Independent  

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Today we must pause to think of the lives which each of those 888,246 poppies represent, writes DAN JARVIS
10 years, 4 months ago

Today we must pause to think of the lives which each of those 888,246 poppies represent, writes DAN JARVIS

Daily Mail  

Dan Jarvis, a former officer in the Parachute Regiment, is now Labour MP for Barnsley Central In the noisy and disorderly world we live in today, there are few moments more moving than to hear an entire country fall silent. Four million people have queued to see the 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' installation at the Tower of …

Thousands more drawn to Tower of London's poppy memorial on Rememberance Day
10 years, 4 months ago

Thousands more drawn to Tower of London's poppy memorial on Rememberance Day

Daily Mail  

Millions had already come to marvel at the spectacle of the Tower of London poppies. As bells rang out at 11am, the vast crowd stood hushed before the hundreds of thousands of ceramic poppies – one for every British and colonial death during the Great War. Mr White, 28, who served as a private in the 1st Battalion, Royal Anglian …

James McClean: Wigan midfielder explains decision not to wear remembrance poppy on his shirt
10 years, 4 months ago

James McClean: Wigan midfielder explains decision not to wear remembrance poppy on his shirt

The Independent  

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Nigel Farage weeps outside Tower of London Remembrance Day poppy memorial
10 years, 4 months ago

Nigel Farage weeps outside Tower of London Remembrance Day poppy memorial

The Independent  

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Honouring the dead by wearing a red poppy does not endorse war
10 years, 4 months ago

Honouring the dead by wearing a red poppy does not endorse war

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Premier League clubs wear specially emblazoned poppies in commemoration of the First World War's centenary year
10 years, 4 months ago

Premier League clubs wear specially emblazoned poppies in commemoration of the First World War's centenary year

Daily Mail  

Several clubs are expected to auction off their shirts for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal All 20 Premier League clubs are wearing specially designed poppies on their shirts Football clubs commemorated the centenary year of the First World War with a number of tributes across the country on Saturday. All 20 Premier League clubs are wearing specially designed poppies …

Tower of London poppies: WW1 centenary installation almost complete ahead of Remembrance Day
10 years, 4 months ago

Tower of London poppies: WW1 centenary installation almost complete ahead of Remembrance Day

The Independent  

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