You couldn't make it up – grown men marching for the cause of saving women and children, only for some to be domestic abusers themselves, Record View has said.
Alan Miller's Alleged Abuse
The Record today details claims by two women of serial abuse they faced at the hands of Alan Miller over years. Miller's track record reveals him to be more of a misogynist than a defender of women, the paper said. As his victims allege, it is him and others like him that women need protection from.
Miller is not the first and will not be the last of the far-right marchers to emerge as a threat to women, Record View argued. The far-right, anti-immigration cause stands as a flame for brutal, hate-filled moths like him.
Not All Marchers Are Extremists
The Daily Record does not suggest that all who attend such marches are racists or fascists. But the destructive force of people like Tommy Robinson and his imitators north of the Border is clear. The constant spread of an anti-immigration narrative can permeate communities, particularly where poverty is rife. Decent people can fall into the trap of listening to men who make money through clicks and subscriptions.
That is why the Record will continue to challenge the lies and distortions that threaten to destabilise communities, Record View said. People like Alan Miller need to be seen for the men they really are.
Council Elections and Reform UK
Next year's council elections are crucial for the future of public services. Scots will vote to select the make-up of town halls and the priority given to local funds. The rise of Reform UK could result in councillors for Nigel Farage's party being elected in every local authority. They could even hold the balance of power if parties fail to come together.
For this reason, the Record supports Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon's plan to lift her party's ban on council coalitions. Anas Sarwar implemented this ban at a time when politically he could not go near either the SNP or the Tories. But Reform is a right-wing party and old differences must be put aside for the common good, Record View said.
If Reform holds the levers of power, it will divide communities and pit Scot against Scot. People deserve better than pointless posturing that will only help Farage, the paper concluded.
