Remembrance Sunday

Think a lot of people spotted the disrespect. Many Scots gave their lives in the 20 century for the UK.
If he didn't want to be there get someone else to do it, sure he could lie sighting an issue.
I bet he claimed for expenses.
Disgraceful.

If a politician or anyone else attends a Remembrance service or parade then no point in being there unless they join in.This is especially important where politicians representing us are concerned.If this man didn’t want to be there for his own reasons then a deputy should have attended in his place.

I watched on tv, it was as lovely and as poignant as ever.

Chocolatelovinggran I don't think so, the Remembrance service is about honouring and remembering fallen service men and women. I expect some of them were republicans too.

I have just attended the event of Remembrance at the local war memorial. One of my grandchildren was involved in the wreath laying.
I am a Christian and joined in with the hymns and the prayers, and, as a Republican, stood quietly as others sang the National Anthem.
I cannot speak for the person you are describing, but I wonder- should I have stayed away from this event. Should my not singing the National Anthem have barred me?

I saw him too. He was very noticeable because of the way he stood, almost as if he was proud of making his protest. I agree, if he couldn’t join in fully with the spirit of the occasion, he should have let someone else take his place who would have behaved appropriately.