Robert Zands

On 01 November, I falsely claimed to be an area manager for the chain pub, Wetherspoons. I wrongly claimed I had decided to ban English/Union Jack flags. This was a joke in poor taste and could have caused harm. I am sorry and have agreed to donate to map.org.uk

On 08 November, I falsely claimed to be the owner of a delicious deli in Knutsford. I claimed I had decided to ban staff from wearing the poppy. This was a joke and has caused a considerable amount of vitriol. I apologise and have agreed to donate to donate.unrwa.org

The same people banging on about free speech are the very same ones who would burn down your delicious deli in Knutsford for not sharing their political views.

Why are people so angry?

Aside from the poppy being adopted as a badge of white british identity, the act of war itself is inherently political. So to commemerate those who died in war is intrinsically political.