Fury as Army veteran turned away from Wetherspoon pub for 'wearing a poppy'
A British Army veteran was reportedly refused entry to a Wetherspoon pub for wearing a poppy. Footage has emerged on social media of the man approaching the boozer only to be turned away. He was told by staff that the poppy is "political" and that he would not be served while wearing it.
TL;DR
- A British Army veteran was reportedly turned away from a Wetherspoon pub for wearing a poppy.
- Staff allegedly told the veteran the poppy was "political" and that he could not enter while wearing it.
- The incident occurred at The Star pub in Gosport, a town that has seen anti-immigration protests.
- Footage of the incident was shared on social media by Reform UK councillors.
- A Wetherspoon spokesperson stated there is no ban on poppies, but standard security measures were in place due to local demonstrations.
- The pub closed temporarily on police advice, apologizing for inconvenience to regular customers.