The Scottish justice secretary, Michael Matheson, is to write to the home secretary, Amber Rudd, recommending that she should refuse to allow a neo-Nazi band into the UK. Bound for Glory, an American white power band, are reportedly due to perform at an undisclosed venue on 22 October. Matheson said: “I am considering every option open to stop violent neo-Nazi band Bound for Glory bringing their hatred to Scotland. There is no place for hatred of this kind in Scotland.”Matthew Collins, from Hope Not Hate, welcomed the action from Matheson. A spokeswoman: “We will not tolerate any group that incites violence or hatred in our communities across Scotland.

Source: The Guardian October 16, 2016 18:01 UTC