Division and grievance-stoking

Sir, While recently appearing on various radio stations, SNP ministers were unable to shed any new light on their latest separatist plans.

It’s still unclear whether, under nationalist proposals, a separate Scotland would apply for full EU membership, which shows the plans have unravelled.

Meanwhile Spain, as it did repeatedly throughout the 2014 referendum, has again voiced its objections to a separate Scotland getting into the EU. It said Scotland would be straight to the back of the queue, and would only get in on unfavourable terms.

We the people of Scotland do not want more of the separatists’ division and grievance-stoking.

It is high time the SNP moved on from its divisive rhetoric and got on with governing. Our schools, hospitals, police force, roads and ferry services all need attention yet, sadly, they continue to take a back seat because of the SNP’s latest drive for separation. Alastair Redman, Isle of Islay