YES groups have lined the streets to give Boris Johnson a warm welcome to Orkney.
The Prime Minister is heading north as part of a “tour” to promote the Union amid a surge in support for independence.
First stop is the northern isles, where Boris Johnson is expected to announce that the Union has never been stronger.
Many local residents have a different opinion on the matter, however.
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"Boris Johnson will be in Orkney tomorrow – let’s give him a proper islands welcome,” tweeted Yes Orkney on the eve of the Tory leader’s visit.
The organisation arranged a series of demonstrations along the PM's route on the island, from Kirkwall to Stromness.
#kirkwall now bj xpected there at 12 pic.twitter.com/xzrU3O0S58
— Yes Orkney (@AyeOrkney) July 23, 2020
In Stromness, and the crowd is gathering pic.twitter.com/LIak5RJgHZ
— The Orkney News (@NewsOrkney) July 23, 2020
Around 200 independence supporters, young and old, braved the conditions to send a message to Johnson.
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More folk arriving lot of roots 50 in kirkwall @LesleyRiddoch pic.twitter.com/1PrnMdSONp
— Yes Orkney (@AyeOrkney) July 23, 2020
In Stromness, and the crowd is gathering pic.twitter.com/LIak5RJgHZ
— The Orkney News (@NewsOrkney) July 23, 2020
Greetings from Orkney to the Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/aD0e1xWP4T
— Miriam Brett (@MiriamBrett) July 23, 2020
Orkney was soon trending on Twitter as Yessers voiced their support.
“Can't love this enough! Brilliant and appropriate welcome for the PM,” one Twitter user wrote.
Another added: “Go for it Orkney with you in spirit!”
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