Tom Devine says the monarchy has 'zero relevance' to discussions on the Union

Professor Sir Tom Devine has argued the monarchy has 'zero relevance' to debates on the Union

PROFESSOR Sir Tom Devine has argued the monarchy has “zero relevance” to debates around the Union.

Despite the BBC making several references to Scottish independence and the future of the UK during its coverage of the late Queen Elizabeth’s death, the pro-independence historian has suggested the “deteriorating attitude” of the UK Government towards Scotland will have a bigger bearing on whether it leaves the Union than the monarchy ever will.