The poppy debate: Does it still carry the same message?

Members of the public and military community are having their say on whether the poppy has lost some of its meaning.

The Remembrance symbol was first adopted to mark the sacrifice of those who died during the First World War and has been worn in the UK ever since.

While some say an important message is still being carried by the poppy, others are asking if it is now becoming trivialised.

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Otto English, a historian and author, said the Poppy Appeal has become "a bit like Red Nose Day" and similar fundraising efforts, whereby everybody is "expected" to wear one and there is "a lot of tat involved".

A statement from the Royal British Legion said:

"The RBL welcomes any show of support for the Armed Forces Community and the different ways people choose to remember.

"We are thankful for every poppy worn, every shop that allows poppy collections, and every employer that permits the poppy to be displayed."