Yesterday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott covered himself in glory yet again when, during an interview about the upcoming Scottish Independence Referendum, he managed to alienate around half the country’s population.
He told a BBC interviewer that those who favour breaking away from the United Kingdom stand opposed to the ideas of freedom and justice, and that an independent Scotland would not do the rest of the world any good.
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE:
Australian High Commissioner in London apologises for Australian Prime Minister @TonyAbbottMHR pic.twitter.com/6yxtQcnYT9
— YES Scotland (@Independent_SCO) August 16, 2014
@TonyAbbott Heard what you said about Scotland…thanks for your advice here’s our reply #indyref pic.twitter.com/4yfzLAFlM1
— Jeany Bean (@jeanybean1966) August 16, 2014