BARGAIN shop Poundland is launching blue and red passport covers ahead of Brexit. The British passport used to be dark blue with the lion and the unicorn royal coat of arms embossed in gold, but it…
The British passport used to be dark blue with the lion and the unicorn royal coat of arms embossed in gold, but it had to change to the EU's burgundy model in 1988.But following a campaign by The Sun, it will beThose who cannot wait that long, or those who'd like to continue with the burgundy colour, Poundland's got you both covered.
Its new blue passport cover is labelled as Great Britain and Northern Ireland only, while the traditional red cover also includes the EU and it comes with the tag line "Still proud to be European".They're part of the budget retailer's new travel range, which also includes essentials such as flip flops and sunscreen.
Mark Pym, Poundland's marketing controller, said: "Whether you’re a Europhile or a Europhobe, Poundland’s got you covered."a new passport from October 2019 will automatically get one in blueNew British passports issued between the Brexit deadline of March 29 and October will initially continue to have the EU burgundy colours.
But the words "European Union" at the top of the front cover will be removed, along with the same words on the first proper page.LOVE IT OR HATE IT?Martin Lewis reveals the best time to buy cash for post-Brexit holidaysHow to get free food at KFC, Greggs and GBKPoundland's products often divide opinion among shoppers. Last week,
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