'It’s like we’ve been kidnapped': Scot threatens hunger strike after he's forced into quarantine hotel

A repatriated seaman is threatening to go on a hunger strike if he is forced to remain in hotel quarantine after flying into Edinburgh Airport. [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Mar 30, 2021 [Sam Shedden] Sam Shedden Engagement Editor Good morning, Welcome to Tuesday's edition of [The Scotsman]( newsletter. Ending tomorrow: Don't forget we're currently offering 25% off all [annual digital subscriptions]( but only until midnight on Wednesday. It means for just 20p a day, you can have full access to our news, opinion, and sport for the whole year. See 70% fewer ads and support our independent journalism for less. Just use the code POLITICS25 at the [checkout.]( [Subscribe to us today.]( ['It’s like we’re in bloody prison' - Scottish man threatens hunger strike after being forced into hotel quarantine]( A repatriated seaman is threatening to go on a hunger strike if he is forced to remain in hotel quarantine after flying into Edinburgh Airport. 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