Poppies in May The Royal British Legion has asked that Nick Griffin MEP, Chairman of the British National Party and newly elected MEP for the North West of England, to remove the poppy, the symbol of the Legion’s annual appeal, from his lapel. Dear Mr Griffin, We couldn’t help but notice that there was egg on your face (and on your suit jacket) on the day after you were elected MEP for North West England. Please don’t leave egg on ours. You wore a Poppy lapel badge during your news conference to celebrate your election victory. This was in direct … Continue reading Royal British Legion ask for Poppy to be removed from BNP leader’s lapel