remembrance & white poppies

Surge in demand for white poppies amidst ceasefire protests

There has been a sharp rise in demand for white poppies ahead of Remembrance Day this year, following increased interest from groups and individuals calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.

People holding a large banner reading "Say no to killing, say no to the arms fair".

Arms fair opens in London to widespread resistance

The first day of the DSEI arms fair has seen protests, criticism and nonviolent direct aciton at London’s Excel Centre.

Arms dealers to be greeted by memorial ceremony for their victims

Participants in London's DSEI arms fair will have to walk past a memorial ceremony for victims of war as the event opens.

Poster for the Object War campaign, supporting Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian conscientious objectors

Russians who refuse to fight should gain asylum in the UK, say pacifists

On International Conscientious Objectors' Day, Rishi Sunak has been urged to offer asylum to Russians who refuse to be part of the war in Ukraine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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