Should Donald Trump be banned from visiting Scotland? | Calls for indyref2 deadline

A growing number of politicians across Scotland have backed calls to bar Donald Trump from entering Scotland and the UK in the wake of recent violence in Washington DC, describing him as a “dangerous criminal” who should face prosecution. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Jan 11, 2021 Good morning, How was your weekend? I hope you and your loved ones stayed warm and well. Before we begin it's worth mentioning that we are now offering 21 per cent off all our monthly or annual digital subscription packages when you use promo code 21NEWYEAR. [Try us out today for as little as £2.74 a month.]( You can canel anytime. Subscribers not only get full access to all our news coverage, agenda-setting opinion and expert analysis but can also enjoy [daily puzzles]( and special offers, all with 70% fewer ads. Should Donald Trump be banned from visiting Scotland? This is bound to divide opinion. A growing number of politicians across Scotland have backed calls to bar Donald Trump from entering Scotland and the UK in the wake of recent [violence in Washington DC](, describing him as a “dangerous criminal” who should face prosecution. The warnings are especially acute during the coronavirus pandemic, with one MSP warning that Mr Trump would be putting rural communities at risk were he to visit in coming weeks. Others, however, said once the pandemic is over, it should remain Mr Trump’s right to visit his Scottish properties. [Here's why this is being discussed. Have your say in our comment section.]( 'Door to the EU now closed' to Scottish exporters The "door to the EU is now shut" to many Scots exporters as the impact of Brexit border delays worsen, industry leaders have warned. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the situation is "devastating" for the industry in Scotland. Reports first emerged last week of new delays and backlogs at ports. 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