Poppy Selling Incident Lurgan
Carla Lockhart MP • November 8, 2023
I am aware of a video circulating where an individual has been verbally abusive to a Poppy seller in Tesco, Lurgan. On receipt of the information I spoke with the PSNI regarding treating this as a “hate crime”. They confirmed they are investigating the incident.
Poppies remember the brave men and woman who laid down their lives for our freedom and in Northern Ireland many of our security forces paid the ultimate sacrifice because they put on a uniform. They acted as human shields between evil barbaric terrorists and upstanding citizens. Never will we apologise or stop remembering their service and sacrifice.
We have seen a concerted campaign in recent years by certain elements to taint this annual memorial of those who served. It is no surprise that those want the past to be forgotten because of the atrocities they and their cohorts committed and/or supported. Let’s make that extra effort to support this years poppy appeal and educate your children about the importance of remembrance.
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