Israel being 'scribbled out' from birth certificate 'absolutely shocking' Environment Secretary Steve Barclay has been speaking to Sky News, and was asked about a birth certificate which came back from a passport application with the nation of Israel's name scribbled out. Mr Barclay says this is "absolutely shocking and appalling" - adding that the government "absolutely needs to get to the bottom of what's happened". Home Secretary James Cleverly has confirmed he is looking into what happened. Mr Barclay was also asked about a statue of singer Amy Winehouse in Camden, which had its Star of David covered with a...