For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.A spokesman for the establishment accused Mr Turhan of behaviour that "was not in line with the ethos of our family run business."Mr Turhan told the Evening Standard that he worked for the business for ten years, to "make friends, make partnerships," and that it was "immoral and dishonest" for someone to publicise falsehoods about him.
In a statement, a Poppies spokesperson said: "Following his departure from the business, lines of communication have improved and we have a far happier team.".
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