So Humza is against what Israel is doing in Palestine but is seemingly cool with meeting someone who’s doing just as bad things to the Kurds in Rojava?…
Classic Humza
Alexa, whats the definition of “useful idiot”
So thats why he didnt tell the FCDO about the meeting in advance.
Who hasnt wanted to invite a dictator round their gaff for pissup though?
I wonder how all the unionists on this sub feel when the Chinese gov, the Saudis, Netanyahu reps, Assad, etc. come to NO.10 for a wee chinwag.
I imagine they will write on this sub the same traducement and disgust as they do with the same eagerness they use against the Scot gov getting ideas above its station. Or some other sub in case we notice them doing it, I suppose
At what point do we start asking if he is actively trying to dismantle his own party? One gaff after another.
I hope the SNP has a good replacement for after the election when he inevitably loses his seat who ISN’T Kate Forbes.
Absolute disgrace from Yousaf. Erdogan is as bad as Netenyahu.
“Can a tap a ferry aff you mate?”
Why the fuck is Yousaf playing at international relations?
Man, you don’t get someone to change their attitude and ultimately their policy by calling them a cunt. Humza is right to speak to the guy about human rights issues, on “friendly” terms. Maybe he will actually get something done for the Kurds unlike these greens who are just talking shit about Erdogan. Erdogan would never talk to the Greens so the greens would never be able to help through that channel.
Don’t get me wrong, I generally prefer the greens to the SNP, but Humza seems to be a better and smarter person than Ross Greer.
Erdogan isn’t just an authoritarian religious conservative, but he has made some pretty outrageous antisemitic comments. Here is a recent example:
>“They used to speak ill of Hitler. What difference do you have from Hitler? They are going to make us miss Hitler. Is what this Netanyahu is doing any less than what Hitler did? It is not,”
Obviously politicians have to meet people they fundamentally disagree with but isn’t the issue really the way the SNP have framed themselves as ‘better’ than the UK Government in terms of morals etc. They have tried to make themselves the ‘good guys’ so casually inviting genocidal leaders to the country doesn’t really fit well with that image.
Foreign affairs is the reserve of WM. It’s about time that the real government put this insidious little chancer in his place.
It’s part of his job to meet with foreign politicians regardless if he agrees with them or not. End of discussion.
What the hell. Erdogan has been destroying Turkish secular democracy for years. In no way should he be invited to Scotland. Yousaf is such a joke.
“Hey friend”
“I’m not your friend, buddy”
Great result Humza well done!
If he had any decency he’d resign after being exposed like this.
While I do disagree, the bbc didn’t seem to mind when sunak invited mbs
This is why I don’t like the idea of Scotland having an independent foreign policy. They seem to know jack shit about it.
Drawing a parallel between Scotland’s respect for human rights and Erdogan’s complete disregard for it is hysterical
Its obvious that he has Islamist sympathies and works in their interest not for the Scots or anyone else. How did he not get asked about his religious loyalties the way Katie Forbes was harassed on hers.
He is a hypocrite, bitching about “nationalism” and then inviting a autocratic dictator who tramples all of his citizens own rights and those of ethnic minorities in other countries all in the name of “ national Turkish pride and interest.
Why the hell did the SNP ever elect this guy to be their leader?
Why didn’t he come at Christmas? Everyone loves Turkey then.
I hope he brings up the urgency to proceed with the decolonisation of Cyprus. I somehow doubt it.
I wish Rishi would invite Netanyahu to Scotland, full state honors. Would be hilarious to rub it in Humza’s smug face.
So if he is on the UK – he is invited to come to Scotland? That is the outrage! Lol.
This is wild. Ffs.
>Humza Yousaf defends inviting Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Scotland
I think everyone here is well aware of why he did it.
To help capture the Muslim vote.
What other possible reason could there be for him to even be associated with him.
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So Humza is against what Israel is doing in Palestine but is seemingly cool with meeting someone who’s doing just as bad things to the Kurds in Rojava?…
Classic Humza
Alexa, whats the definition of “useful idiot”
So thats why he didnt tell the FCDO about the meeting in advance.
Who hasnt wanted to invite a dictator round their gaff for pissup though?
I wonder how all the unionists on this sub feel when the Chinese gov, the Saudis, Netanyahu reps, Assad, etc. come to NO.10 for a wee chinwag.
I imagine they will write on this sub the same traducement and disgust as they do with the same eagerness they use against the Scot gov getting ideas above its station. Or some other sub in case we notice them doing it, I suppose
useful links:
[https://archive.is/qr90L](https://archive.is/qr90L)
the Herald’s story and commentary on this.
[https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/foi-eir-release/2024/01/foi-202400393282/documents/foi-202400393282—information-released—annex/foi-202400393282—information-released—annex/govscot%3Adocument/FOI%2B202400393282%2B-%2BInformation%2BReleased%2B-%2BAnnex.pdf](https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/foi-eir-release/2024/01/foi-202400393282/documents/foi-202400393282—information-released—annex/foi-202400393282—information-released—annex/govscot%3Adocument/FOI%2B202400393282%2B-%2BInformation%2BReleased%2B-%2BAnnex.pdf)
the actual FOI request response.
This sub has gone to the dogs. It’s just tit for tat nationalists against unionists. So entrenched in their own views.
This is a major fail for the UK foreign office.
Everyone knows that Scottish people aren’t allowed to talk to anyone outside of the UK unless accompanied by a UK handler.
More transparency from Honest Humza-
Holds meetings without the FCDO then the details have to be prised out by the press using FOIs.
>on a human rights journey
That’s some euphemism.
Isn’t there a word for this?
Hypocrite.
Humza you twonk!
Muslim man making sure he keeps good relations with others Muslim nations
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Dissolving the SNP from the inside.
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Minutes of the meeting here.
Erdogans comments redacted.
Yousaf keen to chat on about Gaza as per.
Nothing about Trade and Investment, of course.
[https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/foi-eir-release/2024/01/foi-202400393282/documents/foi-202400393282—information-released—annex/foi-202400393282—information-released—annex/govscot%3Adocument/FOI%2B202400393282%2B-%2BInformation%2BReleased%2B-%2BAnnex.pdf](https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/foi-eir-release/2024/01/foi-202400393282/documents/foi-202400393282—information-released—annex/foi-202400393282—information-released—annex/govscot%3Adocument/FOI%2B202400393282%2B-%2BInformation%2BReleased%2B-%2BAnnex.pdf)
At what point do we start asking if he is actively trying to dismantle his own party? One gaff after another.
I hope the SNP has a good replacement for after the election when he inevitably loses his seat who ISN’T Kate Forbes.
Absolute disgrace from Yousaf. Erdogan is as bad as Netenyahu.
“Can a tap a ferry aff you mate?”
Why the fuck is Yousaf playing at international relations?
Man, you don’t get someone to change their attitude and ultimately their policy by calling them a cunt. Humza is right to speak to the guy about human rights issues, on “friendly” terms. Maybe he will actually get something done for the Kurds unlike these greens who are just talking shit about Erdogan. Erdogan would never talk to the Greens so the greens would never be able to help through that channel.
Don’t get me wrong, I generally prefer the greens to the SNP, but Humza seems to be a better and smarter person than Ross Greer.
Erdogan isn’t just an authoritarian religious conservative, but he has made some pretty outrageous antisemitic comments. Here is a recent example:
>“They used to speak ill of Hitler. What difference do you have from Hitler? They are going to make us miss Hitler. Is what this Netanyahu is doing any less than what Hitler did? It is not,”
Obviously politicians have to meet people they fundamentally disagree with but isn’t the issue really the way the SNP have framed themselves as ‘better’ than the UK Government in terms of morals etc. They have tried to make themselves the ‘good guys’ so casually inviting genocidal leaders to the country doesn’t really fit well with that image.
Foreign affairs is the reserve of WM. It’s about time that the real government put this insidious little chancer in his place.
It’s part of his job to meet with foreign politicians regardless if he agrees with them or not. End of discussion.
What the hell. Erdogan has been destroying Turkish secular democracy for years. In no way should he be invited to Scotland. Yousaf is such a joke.
“Hey friend”
“I’m not your friend, buddy”
Great result Humza well done!
If he had any decency he’d resign after being exposed like this.
While I do disagree, the bbc didn’t seem to mind when sunak invited mbs
This is why I don’t like the idea of Scotland having an independent foreign policy. They seem to know jack shit about it.
Drawing a parallel between Scotland’s respect for human rights and Erdogan’s complete disregard for it is hysterical
Its obvious that he has Islamist sympathies and works in their interest not for the Scots or anyone else. How did he not get asked about his religious loyalties the way Katie Forbes was harassed on hers.
He is a hypocrite, bitching about “nationalism” and then inviting a autocratic dictator who tramples all of his citizens own rights and those of ethnic minorities in other countries all in the name of “ national Turkish pride and interest.
Why the hell did the SNP ever elect this guy to be their leader?
Why didn’t he come at Christmas? Everyone loves Turkey then.
I hope he brings up the urgency to proceed with the decolonisation of Cyprus. I somehow doubt it.
I wish Rishi would invite Netanyahu to Scotland, full state honors. Would be hilarious to rub it in Humza’s smug face.
So if he is on the UK – he is invited to come to Scotland? That is the outrage! Lol.
This is wild. Ffs.
>Humza Yousaf defends inviting Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Scotland
I think everyone here is well aware of why he did it.
To help capture the Muslim vote.
What other possible reason could there be for him to even be associated with him.