The Royal British Legion has called off its £1m poppy appeal event due to planned rail strikes on 3 November. Fundraisers were due to take place at more than 70 Tube and train stations across London, in offices and on the streets. Read more:
The Royal British Legion's poppy appeal director Simon O'Leary said: "London Poppy Day is one of the most important days in our annual remembrance calendar.
Mr O'Leary added the charity had been grateful to the RMT for rescheduling strikes in 2016 when they clashed with the fundraiser, "however, they have confirmed the strike will be going ahead on 3 November this year".The RMT's Mick Lynch suggested the Royal British Legion ask the government to reimburse it for any losses
Writing to the Royal British Legion, Mick Lynch said the union "obviously regrets and apologises for the disruption caused by strike action", which he described as "an absolute last resort".
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