Wetherspoon denies banning poppies after security incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

Wetherspoon said it does not ban poppies after a customer was allegedly turned away from one of its pubs while wearing one.

A customer was allegedly turned away from Wetherspoon's Star pub in Gosport, Hampshire, on Sunday whilst wearing a poppy during an anti-immigration demonstration outside the venue.

Wetherspoon said extra security measures were in place because of the demonstration, which led staff to refuse entry to several visitors, including those wearing poppies. A spokesman said the pub chain has not banned veterans wearing poppies and described itself as a long-standing supporter of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, which it sells in its pubs.

A video posted on social media showed a security staff member telling people that poppies should be removed before entering the pub or they would be asked to leave.

How it is being reported

• Wetherspoon issues statement after customer 'turned away over poppy'Wetherspoon has issued a statement after a customer wearing a poppy was allegedly turned away from a pub.Norwich Evening News · 27 Oct, 10:31
• Wetherspoon issues statement after customer 'turned away over poppy'Wetherspoon has issued a statement after a customer wearing a poppy was allegedly turned away from a pub.Eastern Daily Press · 27 Oct, 10:31

In this story: Wetherspoon · The Star pub · Gosport · Hampshire · Royal British Legion

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