Fight against sectarianism ‘bigotry’ gets more funds

Projects aimed at tackling the “toxic bigotry” of sectarianism are in line for a funding boost of more than £500,000, justice secretary Humza Yousaf has announced.

Organisations including Nil by Mouth and Sense Over Sectarianism, which works to help schoolchildren in Glasgow to challenge bigotry, are among those who will receive cash.

Mr Yousaf said the £530,000 of funding for 2019-20 was part of the government’s “unprecedented” investment in tackling the problem.

He said: “Education is absolutely pivotal in our fight against this toxic bigotry. By working directly with young people in schools and colleges, Sense Over Sectarianism is helping ensure that future generations can drive forward the change needed that eradicates sectarianism once and for all.”