brian meacher

Been holding my tongue on this one but ahead of London Poppy Day I feel the need to post my thoughts on the RBL. They are part of, and essentially run the Armed forces covenant scheme, one rule of which that vets should get a minimum of an interview if they apply. I’ve applied for several jobs with them…never even been contacted back, never mind interviewed. Speaking of jobs, they have recently employed and Equality and diversity rep who’s role is paid £63K per year!! A waste of vital funds that could be better spent. They are sat on millions of pounds that NEVER gets used to help benefit the very people that need it, but it lines their bank account and makes them look good. I’ve had first hand experience of this when I was a Chairwoman at my local branch. But I want to finish by saying this year they have gone to far when it comes to the Poppy. The Poppy is simple, it’s for everyone, whether u are old, young, girl, boy, black, white, vet or civilian to remember the fallen from conflict. It is inclusive in its very nature by being simple and unique. Having a rainbow LQBT version is taking away from that inclusivity not increasing it. It’s already creating a divide. So this year I WONT be supporting ANYTHING to do with the poppy appeal, like many other veterans. I will always be thankful to those who do go and collect on our behalf but I feel they deserve to know where the money they collect goes too…and sadly, it’s not the people who u think ur collecting for, its lining the pockets of those on big wages employed by the @PoppyLegion