Green Party leader Zack Polanski wore both white and red poppies at the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph today. GB News has more.

The white poppy is often worn by some who consider the traditional red poppy as glorifying war and conflict …

Previously, Mr Polanski said he believed “we can have a world without war” ahead of the National Service of Remembrance and that the white poppy came “mainly from women’s groups who were talking about peace and anti-fascism” after the First World War.

He stressed it symbolises: “looking ahead to the future and saying, we want a world of peace.” …

Regarding his broader thoughts on defence, Mr Polanski has said he wants to see every country de-nuclearise, including Russia.

“These are really serious issues, and at the same time, I believe we should never leave the negotiating table, and part of that is showing both the moral and courageous leadership to come on TV and say to you – even though this might be a position that’s ridiculed – I don’t think we should find peace and diplomacy ridiculous.

“I think actually the most brave and courageous and authentic thing to do is say, ‘I believe we can have a world without war’.”

Worth reading in full.