What was claimed
The Royal British Legion will not be selling poppies in certain places this year due to “upset minorities”.
Our verdict
This is incorrect. The Royal British Legion has routinely stated this is untrue.
The Royal British Legion is not stopping poppy sales in certain areas due to “upset minorities”
3 October 2019
A Facebook post claiming that the Royal British Legion will not be selling poppies in certain areas due to them upsetting “minorities” has been shared over 2,000 times.
This is incorrect. Similar claims are made each year about poppy distribution, and the charity has routinely stated that they are false.
A representative for the charity told Full Fact:
“We are aware that there are statements online suggesting the poppy is not being offered in certain areas of the country. We'd like to reassure you that this is categorically untrue. We are proud to offer the poppy in every community in the UK — we always have been and always will be.”