Some apologists for that form of sectarianism claim it is "civic nationalism", but I fail to see anything civic in the notion that I/we are different (nay, superior) to you/them, by dint of existence on a certain land mass, divided arbitrarily to a great extent. Two-child benefit cap must stayTHE SNP Westminster leaded Stephen Flynn is urging the UK Government to abolish the two-child benefit cap. The cap introduced in 2017 prevents parents from claiming Universal Credit or child tax credits for a third child. Our merchant navy, responsible for trade and supply chains, is vital to national resilience. The Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) and merchant navy are fundamental to our island trading nation but all have too few ships and people to fulfil properly their roles.

Source: The Herald July 21, 2024 13:17 UTC