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flag White poppies, symbolizing peace and remembrance for all war victims, are sparking controversy as some accuse them of disrespecting veterans, despite being meant as a complement to the red poppy.

flag The white poppy, symbolizing remembrance for all war victims and promoting peace, has sparked debate as right-wing media and some officials criticize it as disrespectful to veterans, despite the Peace Pledge Union’s emphasis on complementing, not replacing, the red poppy. flag Public figures like David Lammy and Charlene White have faced backlash for not wearing red poppies, highlighting growing pressure to conform during Remembrance Week. flag Critics argue the tradition has become performative and exclusionary, with some advocating white poppies as a more inclusive alternative that reflects on war’s causes and consequences.

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