In a strong statement, Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has called for the resignation of Home Secretary Mrs Braverman, accusing her of encouraging far-right groups with her inflammatory rhetoric. Yousaf expressed concern over the escalating division in the country and the recent attacks on the police during Armistice Day.
Taking to X, the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) stated, “The far right has been emboldened by the Home Secretary. She has spent her week fanning the flames of division. They are now attacking the police on Armistice Day. The Home Secretary’s position is untenable. She must resign.”
Yousaf’s comments were supported by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who also blamed the Home Secretary for the disorder witnessed during the far-right protests at the Cenotaph. Khan asserted that the Home Secretary’s words had made the job of the police much more challenging.
The call for Mrs Braverman’s resignation comes amid growing concerns over the rise of far-right groups and their impact on public safety and social cohesion. Both Yousaf and Khan believe that the Home Secretary’s rhetoric has emboldened these groups, leading to acts of violence and disorder.
The statements from Yousaf and Khan reflect a wider concern among political leaders about the consequences of divisive rhetoric and its potential to incite violence. They argue that public figures in positions of authority have a responsibility to promote unity and social harmony, rather than exacerbate divisions.
