'You'll make full loonshit with Eu flags!' Sturgeon sparks backlash after Glasgow Eurovision claim

NICOLA STURGEON has sparked a furious backfire from anti-Scottish independence supporters after challenge the 2023 Eurovision Contest should be held in Glasgow.

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Scotland's biggest city by population has made the shortlist of vii in the UK that could host the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2023 - and will get up against Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield. London and Belfast were amongst those who were surprisingly snubbed later on xx cities expressed an interest in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The United kingdom is hosting Eurovision in place of war-torn Ukraine subsequently British singer Sam Ryder finished 2d at this twelvemonth's contest.

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Scottish Showtime Minister Nicola Sturgeon wasted little time jubilant the good news for Scotland mayhap hosting Eurovision, tweeting: "It's got to be Glasgow!" She accompanied this with a party lid emoji.

Only her tweet has sparked a furious backlash, many of whom appeared to be confronting her relentless pursuit of Scottish independence.

Twitter user "Simon (irish potato) Wynn" (@simonspudwynn) raged: "So you lot tin can pack out the arena with EU flag waving Remoaners and plough it into a political result? No cheers."

"Martin Minshall" (@martinminshall) fumed: "You don't even want Glasgow to be a part of the United kingdom! The hypocrisy!"

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Nicola Sturgeon has sparked fury after claiming side by side year'southward Eurovision should be held in Glasgow (Image: GETTY)

Swain Twitter user "Graeme Macdonald" (@Squirrelsings) wrote: Why? Looking from outside the Indy prism.

"Does the leader of a nationalist Government who'southward promised a referendum in 2023 want a celebration of all things British?

"From the other side: y'all'll make this all about the SNP and it should be about the UK and Ukraine."

"Bob Dryden" (@bobbyd424) commented: "How many selfies could you get there? What a chance for you."

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Glasgow is one of seven UK cities shortlisted to host the Eurovision Vocal Contest (Image: GETTY)

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Several other people said the Scottish Government should finish "wasting" money on hosting Eurovision and focus on more firsthand problems at abode, such as the cost of living crisis.

"Ken McKirdy" (@kenmckirdy) said: "Sorry I don't want Glasgow taxpayers money wasted on this dross if locals tin can't afford to rut their homes and/or feed their families."

Boyfriend Twitter user "scott knight (@scottknight12) besides commented: "Perhaps if nosotros get it do u think we can get the bins emptied and the streets cleaned?"

In guild to agree the Eurovision Song Contest, the host city needs to prove they have all the required facilities, such as transportation, accommodation and international links at airports - and also go through a bidding process besides.

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United kingdom entrant Sam Ryder performing in this twelvemonth'due south Eurovision Song Competition (Image: GETTY)

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    The host venue must likewise be able to accommodate effectually 10,000 people, exist easily attainable to an international airport and have enough hotel accommodation for at least 2,000 delegates, journalists and spectators.

    Last month, Glasgow City Council declared the city'south bid "safest of safe pairs of easily" later information technology hosted the COP26 climate conference of world leaders in November 2021.

    A spokesperson for the quango said: "Since information technology became a possibility that the UK might host on behalf of Ukraine we've been working difficult on our bid.

    "We know nosotros meet all the technical requirements, and we know Glaswegians are desperate to welcome the world with open arms.

    A concluding decision on which city will exist named as host of Eurovision 2023 is expected in the Fall.