Petition · past parliament
Ensure the Poppy is only used as a symbol to mark respect.
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
The poppy should be used to show respect for those who have fallen, it should not have any political statement or party attached to it.
I believe that using the poppy as a symbol should be outlawed if not used on Armistice Day or to raise money for the poppy appeal.
I believe that using the poppy as a symbol should be outlawed if not used on Armistice Day or to raise money for the poppy appeal.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the poppy. The Royal British Legion's 2-petal poppy is already a registered trademark. You can find out more on the website of the Royal British Legion:
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/about-us/our-brand/
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/about-us/our-brand/
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Apr 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Apr 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.