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Andrew Bowie: “My disdain for the embarrassment that is Scottish nationalism was solidified this evening as, with embarrassment, I…”

On the recordJuly 19, 2026
My disdain for the embarrassment that is Scottish nationalism was solidified this evening as, with embarrassment, I watched SNP MPs and staffers sing 'It's Coming Home' after Argentina scored the winner. Home to where? Hampden? No. Just grow up. It's embarrassing.
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Andrew Bowie
Conservative Party

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Commenting on SNP reactions to England's World Cup loss.

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