# Gosport pub turns away poppy wearers amid protest security measures

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fury-as-wetherspoons-bans-veterans-from-entering-if-theyre-wearing-a-poppy-as-gosport-pub-tells-customers-it-could-be-political/
- Published: 2026-10-26T09:22:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T09:32:22+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16238719/Fury-Wetherspoons-BANS-veterans-entering-theyre-wearing-poppy-Gosport-pub-tells-customers-political.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
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## Key points

- Veterans wearing poppies were turned away from a Gosport pub.
- Wetherspoon said temporary security measures were in place.
- The pub later closed on police advice.

## Summary

Veterans and other customers wearing remembrance poppies were refused entry to The Star, a Wetherspoon pub in Gosport, on Sunday. A local councillor said staff told the group the poppies were “too political” and asked them to remove them; the incident prompted criticism because the group said it was not taking part in nearby demonstrations.

Wetherspoon denied having a poppy ban, saying extra security measures were in place during an anti-immigration march and a counter-demonstration. Police estimated 500 to 550 people attended the events, which passed without arrests, and the pub later closed to everyone at 5pm on police advice. The company said it supports the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal and apologised to customers affected.

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