The long read: Over the past 20 years, the symbol of remembrance for the war dead has become increasingly ubiquitous – and a culture of poppy policing has grown with it
Poppies and the very embodiment of virtue signalling. I hate that every panelist on BBC shows is forced to wear a fresh one. It’s ridiculous and makes the entire effort meaningless. All because Mildred up the road will have a hissy fit on Points of View if somebody forgets.
Poppies and the very embodiment of virtue signalling. I hate that every panelist on BBC shows is forced to wear a fresh one. It’s ridiculous and makes the entire effort meaningless. All because Mildred up the road will have a hissy fit on Points of View if somebody forgets.