Scotland shuns Trump after remarks

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling on the university to strip him of the honorary degree he was given five years ago.

Robert Gordon University is considering withdrawing an honorary degree awarded to Mr Trump, whose mother was from the Isle of Lewis.

Meanwhile, Robert Gordon University revoked his honorary degree over comments that are ‘wholly incompatible with the ethos and values of the university’.

Earlier, the Scottish regional government sacked Trump as a business ambassador, saying the property tycoon was “no longer fit” to hold the position. By 4.30pm on Tuesday, it had been signed by more than 7,000 people.

Calls against Trump have intensified after a series of “unrepentant, persistent verbal attacks on various groups of people based on nationality, religion, race and physical abilities” have been made during his campaign speeches.

“We are confident RGU will agree with the petitioners, and act swiftly”, the petition concluded.

The UK political established has united in condemnation of the Republican presidential idea to bar Muslims from the USA until authorities “can figure out” Muslim attitudes to the U.S. as “obnoxious and offensive” but the First Minister of Scotland has gone one step further.

The GlobalScot network is a program made up of more than 700 executives around the world who have strong ties to Scotland.

In a statement, the Scottish government had this to say about Trump.

RGU Islamic Society spokeswoman Ihram Iqbal said: “We support the idea of removing Mr Trump’s doctorate – any sort of honorary title given to a person like that should be stripped”.

The fizzled ties come amid global backlash to Trump’s call to temporarily halt the entrance of Muslims into the USA amid increasing concerns of terrorism.

Trump owns the Turnberry golf course in Scotland which is worth an estimated $60m. “The same principles should apply to everyone who wishes to enter the United Kingdom”, the petition read.