why do Wetherspoons employ these idiots?

Presumably doing what they were told to do (probably without being told context). That's if it's true and not just a rumour (what was the source, please?).

Man 'baffled' after Gosport pub refuses entry over poppy - BBC News share.google/Clcpb2XNL2qSGByy4

Oh dear, not that I ever go into a Wetherspoons but I wonder if this is a sign that even the dear poppy is now being hijacked by the far right. The poppy, for me, was always, and will always, be a symbol of anti-war in remembrance of all those around the world who lost their lives as a result of a completely unnecessary war. I would never remove my poppy if asked to do so.

Boycott the place! Name and shame them in the newspaper.

Wetherspoons normally sell poppies in their pubs. There is no ban on poppies in any of their establishments.

This was to do with a march taking place that day, which led to that particular pub closing at 5pm.

I think this must be a one off, they would never get any customers if true and there would be protests. They sell poppies in our Wetherspoons,so doubtful about the source of this.

I’ve seen, on fb, so not a reliable source by any means, a listing of retailers who for some reason are not allowing people to enter their shops wearing poppies or are not supporting the Poppy campaign.

Surely it cannot be the radical right? Why on earth would it? Surely veterans plus those supporting the Poppy and all its stands for are true patriots.

I simply think, of late, our entire world has simply gone completely bonkers! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

Sounds very strange to me. Difficult to believe.

Some over zealous doorman and manager, both of little brain, inflaming a fractious situation.
The protests in Haslar Gosport are regarding the asylum seekers who recently headed that way.
Wetherspoons have made a statement that they sell poppies in their pubs and wearers are welcome.

Weatherspoons are back peddling furiously over this.

They should dish out a free drink to anyone entering their premises wearing a poppy.

As for the staff members responsible, maybe an enforced history lesson.

Cossy

I’ve seen, on fb, so not a reliable source by any means, a listing of retailers who for some reason are not allowing people to enter their shops wearing poppies or are not supporting the Poppy campaign.

Surely it cannot be the radical right? Why on earth would it? Surely veterans plus those supporting the Poppy and all its stands for are true patriots.

I simply think, of late, our entire world has simply gone completely bonkers! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

The post i saw on Facebook was a joke 😃, it was stores like C&A that all closed years ago

Ah Ziggy That makes sense. Irony goes right my head sometimes these days, sometimes it’s somewhat hard to tell if it’s ironic, madness or sheer lunacy 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Sarnia

Weatherspoons are back peddling furiously over this.

They should dish out a free drink to anyone entering their premises wearing a poppy.

As for the staff members responsible, maybe an enforced history lesson.

Have you read the link from BBC news?

It is self explanatory, no need for backpedaling from Wetherspoons

Sarnia

Weatherspoons are back peddling furiously over this.

They should dish out a free drink to anyone entering their premises wearing a poppy.

As for the staff members responsible, maybe an enforced history lesson.

I hope they are not peddling anything whether they have come back or not.
Did you mean backpedalling ?