| | It is about three-fifths the size of its southern neighbour [[England]], but is much less populous; most of the population lives in the ''central belt'', a band across central Scotland between the capital [[Edinburgh]] and the largest city, [[Glasgow]]. Other major cities are [[Aberdeen]] and [[Dundee]]. | | It is about three-fifths the size of its southern neighbour [[England]], but is much less populous; most of the population lives in the ''central belt'', a band across central Scotland between the capital [[Edinburgh]] and the largest city, [[Glasgow]]. Other major cities are [[Aberdeen]] and [[Dundee]]. |
| − | The ruling [[Scottish National Party]] have established a [[dictatorship]] and [[police state]] within the devolved administration of Scotland, especially under the rule of current leader [[Nicola Sturgeon]]. Brendan O'Neill described the SNP's Scotland as "the most [[authoritarian]] country in [[Western Europe]]".<ref>https://twitter.com/spikedonline/status/1374001716794900484?lang=en-GB</ref> In 2018, Scotland became the first "country" to require "LGBT+" education in schools, with no exemptions or opt-outs.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (November 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/9/scotland-becomes-first-country-require-lgbt-educat/ Scotland becomes first country to require LGBT+ education]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 10, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 14, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/scotland-pushes-lgbt-agenda-into-catholic-schools.-bishops-hope-impact...wi Scotland pushes LGBT agenda into Catholic schools. Bishops hope ‘impact…will be positive for all’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.</ref> | + | The ruling [[Scottish National Party]] have established a dictatorship and [[police state]] within the devolved administration of Scotland, especially under the rule of current leader [[Nicola Sturgeon]]. Brendan O'Neill described the SNP's Scotland as "the most [[authoritarian]] country in [[Western Europe]]".<ref>https://twitter.com/spikedonline/status/1374001716794900484?lang=en-GB</ref> In 2018, Scotland became the first "country" to require "LGBT+" education in schools, with no exemptions or opt-outs.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (November 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/9/scotland-becomes-first-country-require-lgbt-educat/ Scotland becomes first country to require LGBT+ education]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 10, 2018.</ref><ref>Cummings McLean, Dorothy (November 14, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/scotland-pushes-lgbt-agenda-into-catholic-schools.-bishops-hope-impact...wi Scotland pushes LGBT agenda into Catholic schools. Bishops hope ‘impact…will be positive for all’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved November 14, 2018.</ref> |