Kemptown MP launches World War One commemorative poppy project
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton and Peacehaven is sending out 2 million poppy seeds to local constituents to launch his poppy planting project in the constituency to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One. The seeds can be planted in gardens or pots in time to flower on th
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton and Peacehaven is sending out 2 million poppy seeds to local constituents to launch his poppy planting project in the constituency to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One.
The seeds can be planted in gardens or pots in time to flower on the August 4 to help mark this important event.
Simon said: “As the Member of Parliament for Brighton and Peacehaven I am conscious of the great debt we owe to the brave individuals who fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. That is why I was keen to commemorate this occasion.”
The total number of military and civilian casualties in the conflict was over 37 million.
He added: “I hope that residents will feel able to take part in this initiative which will help make sure we never forget the huge price paid 100 years ago by so many people.”
The project aims to raise money for the British Legion.
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