Remembrance & White Poppies News

A white poppy and a red poppy

British Legion follow white poppy example and make red poppies plastic-free

White poppy wearers have welcomed plans to make red poppies recyclable, while urging the British Legion to recognise the link between climate change and war.

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White poppies to feature in Remembrance Sunday ceremonies

White poppies will feature in boh official and alternative ceremonies around the UK to mark Remembrance Sunday today.

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Alternative Remembrance Ceremony will hear from Ukrainian and Russian peace activists

White poppy wearers will hear messages from people in Russia and Ukraine at the National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony.

Benjamin Zephaniah wearing a white poppy

"Wear a white poppy," says Benjamin Zephaniah

Leading poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah has said that we should remember all victims of war and work harder for peace.

Rhun Dafydd displays a white poppy in Cardiff last weekend

White poppies sold and worn around the UK

White poppies are on sale in shops, cafes and street stalls in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday, with thousands more being sold online.

Mark Rylance wearing a white poppy

White poppy campaign launches with backing from Mark Rylance

As this year's white poppy campaign is launched today, award-winning actor Mark Rylance has said he will be among the thousands of people wearing a white poppy.

A collection of the newly produced white poppies

New eco-design for white poppies after years of increased demand

Today sees the launch of a new design of white poppies that means they are entirely plastic-free and recyclable in household recycling facilities.

Russian anti-war protest

Priti Patel faces asylum plea for Russians who refuse to fight

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has been urged to make a public offer of asylum to Russian soldiers who refuse to fight in Ukraine.

People lying in the road to the DSEI arms fair, surrounded by police

2021: A year of peace campaigns amidst Covid and climate chaos

War and militarism have continued throughout 2021, despite the Covid pandemic and the climate emergency.

Shahar Peretz

Global solidarity on Prisoners for Peace Day

Messages of support have been sent to hundreds of conscientious objectors and peace activists in prison around the world.

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