‘Tasteless’ SNP MP uses Prince Charles’ coronavirus diagnosis to push for independence
A FORMER SNP MP has been accused of using Prince Charles' coronavirus diagnosis to desperately push for Scottish independence.
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Independence campaigner George Kerevan has come under fire after he said Prince Charles, 71, had “infected others” because he chose to relocate to his “second home in Scotland” during the coronavirus pandemic. He then pushed for independence saying an independent Scotland “must be a republic and tax this arrogant fool”.
His scathing comments come after Clarence House confirmed the future king had tested positive for the killer disease.
The Prince of Wales remains "in good health" and has been displaying "mild symptoms", a spokesman added.
He is now self-isolating in his home in Birkhall with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who tested negative for COVID-19.
Mr Kerevan tweeted: “This billionaire land owner disobeyed guidance to stay home to avoid spreading virus, went to second home in Scotland, is now infected and has infected others.
“Indy Scotland must be a republic and tax this arrogant fool.”
But Scottish Conservative deputy chief whip Alexander Stewart hit back saying he was a “complete disgrace”.
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He said: “This is a classless and tasteless intervention from a former SNP MP who should know better.
“Most decent people will be wishing Prince Charles well in his recovery.
“Instead, Mr Kerevan is using the coronavirus to make political points about independence – it’s a complete disgrace.”
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Prince Charles has been tested not only because he was showing symptoms that could be linked to COVID-19 but also because he is over 70, which means he is more at risk of contracting a more severe form of the virus than younger people.
Clarence House added that it is not known who Prince Charles got the virus from.
The statement said: "In accordance with government and medical advice, the prince and the duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland.
"The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire, where they met the criteria required for testing.
"It is not possible to ascertain from whom the prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks."
As he is only displaying mild symptoms, Prince Charles doesn't need to be in a hospital.