WEARING POPPIES IN WETHERSPOON PUBS CORRECTION

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J D Wetherspoon PLC has issued a correction regarding a misleading Daily Mail headline, clarifying that veterans are not banned from their pubs for wearing poppies. The company is a long-standing supporter of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, having raised £55,687 last year. An incident occurred at a Gosport pub where some poppy wearers and other members of the public were refused entry due to extra security measures and a demonstration, leading to the pub's temporary closure on police advice. The pub has since reopened, and Wetherspoon has apologized for the inconvenience.

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Wetherspoon (JD) PLC
26 October 2026
 


 

26th October 2026

 

J D WETHERSPOON PLC

 

NEWS RELEASE – WEARING POPPIES IN WETHERSPOON PUBS CORRECTION



A highly misleading headline in the Daily Mail (26 October) says:

“Fury as Wetherspoon BANS veterans from entering if wearing a poppy”

In fact, Wetherspoon has not banned veterans wearing poppies.

Wetherspoon is a long- standing supporter of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and sells poppies in its pubs.

Last year, for example, the pubs raised £55,687 for the appeal.

There was a demonstration in Gosport on Sunday, near Wetherspoon’s Star pub and there were extra security measures in place.

Unfortunately, some poppy wearers, and other members of the public, were refused entry.

On the advice of the police, the pub was closed for the rest of the day.

The pub has now re-opened and Wetherspoon has apologised to customers for the inconvenience.

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Enquiries:

Nigel Connor                 Legal Director                          07818 232529

Eddie Gershon              Company Spokesman             07956 392234

 

Please send any questions by email to investorqueries@jdwetherspoon.co.uk

 

Notes to editors

 

1.     J D Wetherspoon owns and operates pubs throughout the UK. The Company aims to provide customers with good-quality food and drink, served by well-trained and friendly staff, at reasonable prices. The pubs are individually designed, and the Company aims to maintain them in excellent condition.

 

2.     Visit our website:  www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

 

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