12mo ago

'We crossed the line': Scottish newspaper apologises for insulting English on front page

news.sky.com

I find The National frequently embarassing as a Scottish person. Enjoying seeing them squirm here.

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Speaking as an English man, I don't have a problem with that front page. They're not exactly lying, and it's (mostly) in good humour.
- idk I think the anyone-but-England banter can be funny but this was pretty low-effort on their part
Every summer, they fill up your beaches. They drink all your beer. They make a mess of your plazas. They eat fried breakfasts all day instead of your wonderful food. They retire in your towns, and sponge off your public services. ¡Ni siquiera se molestan en aprender el idioma! [They don't even bother to learn your language!]
Do they think this doesn't equally apply to Scots? Lol
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This is the best summary I could come up with:
A pro-Scottish independence newspaper has issued an apology for resorting to "lazy stereotypes" after it was heavily criticised over its front page urging Spain to take "revenge" on England in the Euro 2024 final.
The National said it had set out to make a "light-hearted joke" but conceded it "crossed a line" in its poor depiction of England supporters.
"Ni siquiera se molestan en aprender el idioma [they don't even bother to learn the language]!
The callers were instead given advice on making a complaint to the paper's editor, Laura Webster, and ombudsman, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).
Author Christopher Brookmyre removed himself from The National's Euro 2024 charity sweepstake, branding the front page "boorish, offensive and embarrassing".
Even SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, who openly supported whatever team England played against in the competition, appeared to take aim at it, saying: "Football rivalry at club and international level is normal and healthy.
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