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The Far Right May Try - but They Won't Manage to Steal the Saltire

John Swinney emphasized the Saltire flag's role in uniting Scotland, responding to concerns of far-right groups misusing it amid local incidents of racist abuse reported in Glasgow.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
The St George's Cross has appeared on lamp-posts and roundabouts across England. Now, right-wingers are hoisting the Saltire at anti-migrant…

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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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The far right may try - but they won't manage to steal the Saltire

The St George's Cross has appeared on lamp-posts and roundabouts across England. Now, right-wingers are hoisting the Saltire at anti-migrant…

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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John Swinney responds to concerns 'Saltire being hijacked by far right'

First Minister John Swinney has responded to an MSP’s concerns that the far right are trying to “hijack” the Scottish Saltire ...

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The National broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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