David Lammy Forgets Remembrance Symbol While Filling in for Starmer
Filling in for Keir Starmer in the House of Commons, Justice Secretary David Lammy began the session by making a solemn Remembrance tribute, honoring those who fought to defend freedom.
However, during Prime Minister's Questions, it was quickly noticed that he was not wearing a poppy, unlike most MPs who observed the tradition ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
About 15 minutes into the session, Lammy, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, was handed a poppy pin by Cabinet colleague Bridget Phillipson to rectify the oversight.
Explanation and Reactions
- Responding to a question from Tory MP Bob Blackman, Lammy explained, "I bought a new suit this morning because my Godmother said she would be watching."
- He also expressed gratitude to Phillipson, stating he was "very grateful for ensuring that despite wearing a new suit I have managed to put my poppy on."
- Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake criticized the incident, calling it "a disgrace" that Lammy stood in for Sir Keir without wearing a poppy.
"I bought a new suit this morning because my Godmother said she would be watching."
"Very grateful to Ms Phillipson for ensuring that despite wearing a new suit I have managed to put my poppy on."
"A disgrace" that Mr Lammy had stood in for Sir Keir at PMQs while not wearing a poppy. — Kevin Hollinrake
Author's summary: David Lammy, while substituting for Keir Starmer in Commons, initially forgot to wear a poppy during Remembrance tributes but corrected the oversight during PMQs.
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