They say: “We have no objection to white poppies, or any group expressing their views. In a tweet, the Plymouth MP said the white poppy “hijacks” the “symbolism” of the red poppy for the wearers’ own ends.Īccording to The Independent, the Royal British Legion takes a neutral stance on white poppies. MP Johnny Mercer previously slammed white poppies as “attention seeking rubbish”.
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The white poppy isn’t free from controversy either, however.
The red poppy can be seen by some as being tied to British patriotism, which can prove contentious in regions such as Northern Ireland. On 30 January 1972 British soldiers shot dead 13 unarmed civilians during a peaceful protest. McClean is from Derry, the city where Bloody Sunday took place in 1972. In 2018 Manchester United footballer Nemanja Matic said he doesn’t wear the red poppy as it reminds him of the 1999 Nato-led bombing of Serbia, which he witnessed first-hand at 12 years old.Īnother footballer to make headlines is Wigan Athletic’s James McClean who previously explained that as the red poppy commemorates all military personnel - not just those who died during WW1 and WW2 - he cannot wear it due to the history of where he comes from in Northern Ireland. Some people seek alternatives to the red poppy as for some, it is a controversial symbol. Why are poppies controversial in the first place?
Black Poppy Rose also wants to ensure the preservation of Black history by raising awareness and sharing information. The organisation aims to educate on the missing key historical narratives that have shaped the world we know today. The black poppy was launched in 2010 by Selena Carty to highlight “largely untold historical legacies.”
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