Poppy Day is cancelled by the police

By News on the Net -- Daily Mail —— Bio and Archives October 21, 2017

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Poppy Day parades to honour Britain’s war dead are facing the axe because police chiefs across the country are refusing to send officers to block off roads. Campaigners have blasted forces for breaking the decades-old tradition, but senior officers say they have no choice because of Government budget cuts.--More...