Rejected petition Government to intervene on FIFA Poppy ban for England Vs Scotland

FIFA have banned the England and Scottish football teams from wearing a Poppy or anything to do with remembrance Sunday during their upcoming international fixture, as they deem it a political statement.
The poppy is not a political statement it is a symbol of respect to our armed forces.

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Date submitted 1 November 2016
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