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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Craig Paton

Scotland’s First Minister condemns ‘racist’ asylum seeker hotel protests

First Minister John Swinney branded protests outside asylum seeker hotels ‘racist’ (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has unequivocally branded protests occurring outside hotels housing asylum seekers as "racist".

His strong condemnation follows months of demonstrations across the country, some of which have featured banners advocating for the deaths of individuals crossing the English Channel in small boats.

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