Green Party leader Zack Polanski has worn a white poppy while attending the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph today.
The white poppy is often worn by some who consider the traditional red poppy as glorifying war and conflict, which he also wore.
It is still a mark of commemoration for those who have died in conflict, but with a focus on maintaining peace.
Previously, Mr Polanski said he believed “we can have a world without war” ahead of the National Service of Remembrance and that the white poppy came “mainly from women’s groups who were talking about peace and anti-fascism” after the First World War.
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He stressed it symbolises: “looking ahead to the future and saying, we want a world of peace."
The Green Party of England and Wales leader overlooked the sounding of the Last Post and the wreath-laying ceremony from a balcony alongside Philip May, the husband of former Prime Minister Theresa May.
Other political leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch, were among those laying wreaths below them.
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle were among the other figures who laid floral tributes during the Remembrance Sunday service.
Zack Polanski wore both a white and red poppy as he attended the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph
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King Charles led the nation in Remembrance as he laid a wreath at the Cenotaph to honour those who have died in conflict following a two-minute silence at the annual Remembrance Sunday service.
The Prince of Wales, dressed in Royal Air Force uniform in the rank of Wing Commander, saluted after laying his wreath at the Cenotaph.
The Queen and the Princess of Wales, both dressed in black, sang the national anthem on Remembrance Sunday from a balcony overlooking the Cenotaph.
They were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and the Duchess of Edinburgh.
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The Green Party leader said the white poppy symbolised 'looking ahead to the future and saying, we want a world of peace'
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Regarding his broader thoughts on defence, Mr Polanski has said he wants to see every country de-nuclearise, including Russia.
“These are really serious issues, and at the same time, I believe we should never leave the negotiating table, and part of that is showing both the moral and courageous leadership to come on TV and say to you – even though this might be a position that’s ridiculed – I don’t think we should find peace and diplomacy ridiculous.
“I think actually the most brave and courageous and authentic thing to do is say, ‘I believe we can have a world without war’.”
When asked if he would negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin by Sky News’s Trevor Phillips, Mr Polanski said: “Undoubtedly.
"I think it would be sociopathic behaviour to say you wouldn’t negotiate with the president or a prime minister of any country”.
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