Backlash as 'despicable' pro-independence activist stages anti-English demonstration at Edinburgh Airport
campaigner has been branded "despicable" for his latest stunt which saw him unveil an anti-English banner at Edinburgh Airport.Sean Clerkin of the Action for Scotland activist group was condemned by politicians and aviation authorities after he yesterday unfurled a sign proclaiming "England Get Out of Scotland" close to the terminal at the country's busiest flight hub.The campaigner, who has a history of staging small-scale demonstrations, said his group wanted the border between Scotland and England closed for non-essential travel to "protect" the Scottish public from Covid-19.Borders MP John Lamont said: "This is racist and disgusting.