British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined army members and civil servant Stephen le Roux to raise money for the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) annual Poppy Appeal, and a video of his performance is going viral. Mr Sunak reached the site at 8am on Thursday. During the brief appearance, he was seen talking to the audience and holding a tray full of poppies.
“Good to see the Prime Minister, @RishiSunak, on my way to work this morning selling poppies for @PoppyLegion at Westminster tube station.” MP Andrew Stephenson wrote on Twitter.
A user on Twitter also shared a video of a person buying poppy from Rishi Sunak with the caption, “I bought my poppy from Rishi and asked for a receipt.”
Bought my Poppy from Rishi and asked for a receipt @MahyarTousipic.twitter.com/bQP8857Y0K
– Hard cheese! (@SonOfTheWinds) Nov 3, 2022
RBL said they were “thankful to the Prime Minister for generously giving up his time to gather with us during the morning rush hour”. Others were also quick to share their surprise at the prime minister’s appearance, reported the Telegraph.
According to the BBC, the Royal British Legion wants to raise £1 million each year during London Poppy Day. This year’s events include a performance by the charity ambassador, Ross Kemp, who will gather troops at Horse Guards Parade alongside members of the Irish Guards.
“EastEnders star Shane Ritchie has also included announcements encouraging people to donate, which will be played across London’s transport network,” the news channel reported.
Mr Lewis, an operations and data analyst, was quoted as saying: The independent by saying that he bought a poppy from Sunak for 5 pounds. “I didn’t expect to meet that guy,” he said. “I went to buy my ticket at Westminster Station and he was there selling poppies with the military and women.”
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