An SNP MP has slammed Douglas Ross' 'hypocrisy' after the Scots Tory leader criticised Humza Yousaf for calling on the UK Government to make Scotland football games free-to-air
An SNP MP has slammed Douglas Ross' "hypocrisy" after the Scots Tory leader criticised Humza Yousaf for calling on the UK Government to make Scotland football games free-to-air.
Scotland games are currently shown on Viaplay, while England and Wales matches are shown on Channel 4 and S4C for free. “We are used to Douglas Ross flip-flopping but this tops the lot after he seems to have changed his mind in a matter of weeks. I hope he can reply to me shortly to clarify his position.
Ross said at the time: "Scots are keen to see their national team in action but all too often are priced out of doing so. Top news stories today After Scotland beat Spain 2-0, Yousaf said during First Minister's Questions: “Women and men’s Scottish football international matches should be part of the crown jewels of free-to-air sporting events. But sadly, of course, the UK Government have failed to act.”While Uefa are responsible for TV rights, it is the UK Government which decided if events are listed or not.
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