Loony Right Targets Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal
The latest culture war in Britain sees figures like Esther McVey and Laurence Fox criticizing the Royal British Legion (RBL), organizers of the annual poppy appeal that supports military veterans, active personnel, and their families.
Criticism from Prominent Figures
Former Conservative minister Esther McVey expressed anger on X, stating:
“Bought my poppy as I do every year… however, horrified to discover The Royal British Legion (RBL) has a Head of Diversity & Inclusion at a wage of about £65k – that’s a lot of poppies to sell just for that non-job wage! All the money should be going to veterans not on politically correct non-jobs.”
Similarly, actor turned commentator Laurence Fox tweeted to his followers:
“Haven’t bought a poppy yet this year… Can’t bring myself to contribute to the head of diversity, equity and inclusions salary. I refuse to support it.”
The RBL’s Defense of the Diversity Role
The Royal British Legion argues that the Head of Diversity & Inclusion plays a crucial role in ensuring support reaches minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, and disabled veterans and serving personnel. Many in these communities might otherwise avoid seeking help, mistakenly believing the support is not intended for them.
Despite this, critics like McVey and Fox dismiss the importance of these efforts due to their own perspectives.
Summary
This controversy highlights a cultural clash over the role of inclusion in veteran support, with critics opposing diversity initiatives and supporters emphasizing the need for broader outreach.
Author's summary: The poppy appeal faces criticism from right-wing figures opposing diversity roles, while the Royal British Legion stresses the importance of inclusive support for all veterans.
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