Union Jack burned by nationalist in ‘rogue state’ protest

A nationalist burned a Union Flag to demand Scottish independence during a demonstration at Arthur’s Seat.

Sean Clerkin put the flag in a metal bucket before it was set ablaze, so it did not damage parkland, and it took several attempts to light.

Campaigners from Action for Scotland – who have demanded border closures with England to stop the spread of coronavirus – staged the demo at Arthur’ s Seat to demand separation from the “rogue British state” and called from the Scottish Government to bring forward the Scottish Parliamentary Elections.

It also took aim at the UK Government’s refusal to extend the furlough scheme, as well as the prospect of a no deal Brexit.

Mr Clerk in ,59, said :“I burn the this Union Jack, this butchers apron that has championed slaver y, empire, and the destruction of whole cultures including our own and we are saying to all the people of Scotland to throw off the yoke of colonisation and to be a free nation again.

“The Union Jack repre - sents the past and a free and independent Scotland represents tomorrow.

“Scotland has to become a free and free independent nation as soon as possible, with its own currency, central bank and be free of debt to create equal life chances for all through having first class public services.

“We in Scotland can provide a Universal Basic Income for all of our people so that no one lives in poverty.”