British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to appeal to the unity of the nation during a visit to the independent part of Scotland. Johnson would emphasize the central government’s support in the coronavirus crisis, it was announced in advance on the night. The Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon rejects Johnson’s visit as „not necessary“.
„The great benefits of UK-wide cooperation have never been more evident than since the pandemic began,“ Johnson said, according to a statement. The government in London has supported the economy and health system in Scotland with billions of pounds.
Sturgeon accuses Johnson of „panic“
Edinburgh emphasizes that the hundreds of kilometers drive to the northern part of the country is not a good sign given the travel restrictions due to the CoV pandemic. Johnson was „in a panic“ because the majority of Scots supported the separation from Great Britain in polls.
British Minister of State Michael Gove defended the visit. Johnson has to check whether the vaccine is being distributed properly and wants to thank the nursing staff „on the front line,“ Gove told Sky News. He criticized the negative attitude of the Scottish government.
