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World Cup Boycott Not the Answer to Trump’s Threats, Says SNP Westminster Leader
SNP leader Stephen Flynn opposes a World Cup boycott, urging coordinated responses with European and Western allies amid US tariff threats and geopolitical tensions.
- On Wednesday, Stephen Flynn urged against a World Cup boycott on BBC Radio Scotland, rejecting calls by several MPs on Tuesday for the home nations to boycott the men's World Cup this summer.
- Tensions stem from President Donald Trump's Greenland plan and threatened 10% tariffs from February 1, with Stephen Flynn calling the situation `unprecedented` and warning, `What we can't do is simply let the strong man win.`
- Arguing for economic reciprocity, Stephen Flynn, SNP Westminster leader, urged `serious and committed international dialogue` with European allies and Canada, citing Mark Carney's leadership.
- Scotland heads to North America this summer after qualifying for the first time since 1998 amid boycott calls linked to war in Europe and NATO concerns.
- Warning about a shifting global order, Stephen Flynn, SNP Westminster leader, urged collective firmness and said retaining unity between Europe and the West is vital for dealing with the conflict in Ukraine.
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