Poppy Appeal launches during the pandemic

[Still Waters]

Portraits that show how COVID-19 has changed the lives of veterans and service men and women are being released to mark this year's Poppy Appeal.

The photographs include veterans in care homes, shielding poppy sellers who are unable to operate as normal, and members of the Armed Forces called up to work on the front line.

They were taken on people's doorsteps and windows during the coronavirus lockdown.

This year there will still be 15 million paper poppies available at supermarkets across the country, but people will be able to pay by contactless and QR codes.

https://news.sky.com/story/poppy-appeal-launches-with-portraits-that-show-how-covid-has-changed-lives-of-veterans-12110822

[stevewinn]

Needs supporting.

[keithisco]

Never, ever forget those that actually gave their lives so we can live in a democratic, free nation. Never let those who undermine their sacrifice with political intrigue gain the ascendancy. Their sacrifice transcends the petty politics that we face today!!!