The White Poppy
Symon Hill, of the Peace Pledge Union, reflects on the history and meaning of the White Poppy
In recent days I have developed a wholly unexpected sideline giving radio interviews about football. The games teachers of my school days would be considerably surprised, having despaired of my ineptitude at sports. I have, however, been talking about only one aspect of football: FIFA’s ban on players wearing a poppy.
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