London Poppy Day cancelled

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'£1m lost' as London Poppy Day falls victim to rail strikes

Royal British Legion confirmed the event 'will not go ahead as planned' on November 3 due to the action by the RMT union

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Mick Lynch, the RMT general secretary, has written to the RBL saying the union "obviously regrets and apologises for the disruption caused by strike action" which he described as "an absolute last resort".

He said those on strike are losing pay, but "the train companies do not lose any revenue from the action as they are being indemnified by the Government".

Mr Lynch added: "As it is also the Government who is using taxpayers' money to prolong the dispute I would also suggest you approach the Government to reimburse the Royal British Legion for any losses incurred."

 

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