Pacifist white poppies make record sales as red flower increasingly ‘militarized’

‘White poppy sales have hit a record high this year, with manufacturers of the peace symbol suggesting the militaristic overtones of the traditional red flower worn to commemorate Britain’s war dead have put people off.
The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) says many orders could not be fulfilled as more than 110,000 were bought in shops, cafes and online orders.
PPU coordinator Symon Hill apologized to those unable to get a white poppy this year, but said the spike in sales is a positive sign.’
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