A song can be more powerful than words alone in making a political point, whether with large or small “p”. Normally, I don’t like latter-day clearances metaphors which almost invariably trivialise by comparison the historic cruelty of the real thing. It’s a measure of how the current proposals are viewed in coastal communities that, in this context, the word does not seem excessive. READ MORE: Scrapping highly protected marine areas ‘disappointing’ say campaignersIt is wholly in its own interests to protect stocks and the hundreds of jobs that go with them by operating in a sustainable manner. This time, the motley crew who run Scotland are not only up against a lot of angry, fearful people.

Source: The Herald April 18, 2023 08:28 UTC