Silent Protests Signal a Disturbing Trend
The silent protests in Glasgow and Edinburgh in recent weeks will send an eerie chill across the country. Videos of the events show men arrayed in a military-style formation, wearing black shirts strongly associated with the dark days of fascism. It is clear that some people would love nothing more than a return to such divided times.
However, the shady individuals organising the gatherings have not yet shown their faces or declared their true aims. They instead facelessly badge the videos with slogans like “Glasgow Rising” – highly suggestive of turbulent and potentially violent times to come.
Daily Record Exposes Abhorrent Events
That is why the Daily Record is publishing details of these events and giving clear warning of their real intention. The involvement of Sandy Chugg, a former football hooligan and BNP activist, provides a major clue to their real intent. Chugg’s long-time pal Craig Houston has, in recent years, recreated himself as an 'investigative journalist', blogger and now a Restore Britain member.
Houston’s brazen videos in towns around Scotland are openly fanning the flames of racism, seeking to depict Scotland as a land torn apart by rampaging criminal immigrants. Houston is living proof that Scotland can no longer feel immune to the hatred gripping communities in England. In such times, it is crucial that we see any “rising” of extreme views coming – and oppose them at every turn.
Scotland Must Stand Firm
Extremist hatred is a threat to us all, and Scotland must stand firm against it. The military-style demonstrations are no harmless spectacle; they are a deliberate attempt to spread fear and division. The Daily Record urges readers to recognise the danger and reject these divisive ideologies.
Game and a Hauf: Whisky and World Cup Hopes
Meanwhile, the Tartan Army have been drowning their sorrows since Scotland’s heartbreaking World Cup exit. But now a Scotch whisky could play a key role in dumping the Auld Enemy out of the tournament. Mexico manager Javier Aguirre – whose team play England in the last 16 at 1am on Monday – has revealed his favourite tipple is Lagavulin, a whisky distilled on Islay.
Aguirre says it’s his secret weapon but he’s run out of the single malt ahead of the big game against Tomas Tuchel’s Three Lions. Now the race is on to get a bottle into his hands. And let’s face it, he’s going to need all the help he can get against England superstar Harry Kane. But if the Tartan Army are staying up late to cheer on Mexico, we’d advise a cup of tea rather than a bottle of Lagavulin if they want to make work on Tuesday.
