By undermining the logic of anti-racism in order to scapegoat Muslims and Islam the philosophical defence that protects us from antisemitism too has been damaged. If we can victimise Muslims because of their racial and religious backgrounds, it stands to reason that it may also be open season on Jews or anyone else.
Brexit Negotiations: Surveying the Terrain
Scotland’s real interest is in what will be happening at the other side of the table. Where the UK enters the arena with a singular – though deeply fractured – agenda, the European Union’s position is more complex.