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red poppy

10 Nov 2006

Veterans defend 85 years of tradition in row over 'Christian' white poppies - The Times, 10th November 2006
10 Nov 2006

A time to remember, but should we wear a more 'Christian' white poppy or a 'PC' red? Daily Telegraph 10th November 2006
8 Nov 2006

Why I don't wear a poppy on air: Jon Snow
8 Nov 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.

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