Scotland must stand against Donald Trump

Scotland must take a stand against Donald Trump and the hateful and climate wrecking policies he stands for, says Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater, speaking ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
Ms Slater said:
“This is a dark day. "Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to our climate and to human rights around the world. The politics that he represents are the exact opposite of everything that Scotland should stand for.
"He was elected on a promise of mass deportations and attacks on the most marginalised people. The last time he was in office he introduced racist anti-Muslim laws and showed a total disregard for our environment and for reproductive rights.
“The US government has the power to wipe out poverty, and ensure every one of their citizens has access to free healthcare, good rewarding jobs and stability, but Donald Trump won’t do any of that.
“He has never stood up for normal people, and is firmly on the side of the billionaire class and the fossil fuel industry."
Ms Slater added:
“Our world can be a far fairer, greener and better place. We can end poverty and protect our planet from climate breakdown.
"There are millions of people across the US who will be concerned about what Donald Trump and his administration will do with their rights. Those are the people who we should be standing in solidarity with today.”