Tag: Scotland

Monday, September 11th 2017 - 19:23 UTC
Scottish minister wants greater involvement in the UK Brexit process

Scotland's Brexit minister has called for a “radical shift” in how the UK government deals with the devolved nations. Michael Russell urged greater involvement from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish administrations in the Brexit process claiming Scottish ministers have not been consulted on several key papers.
Tuesday, September 5th 2017 - 08:26 UTC
“Useful first meeting”, between Welsh First Minister and Theresa May's deputy

Carwyn Jones has said there is “some way to go” before the Welsh Government can support the Brexit bill transferring EU law to Parliament. It follows what the first minister called a “useful” first meeting with Damian Green, Theresa May's deputy.
Wednesday, August 30th 2017 - 07:20 UTC
Scotland's Labour leader resigns saying it was time “to pass on the baton”

Kezia Dugdale has resigned as the leader of the Scottish Labor, claiming it was time to “pass on the baton”. Ms Dugdale insisted she had not been forced to relinquish the role, despite claims supporters of Jeremy Corbyn wanted her out.
Monday, August 28th 2017 - 08:39 UTC
Scottish cautious reply to Labour's “transitional period” proposal for Brexit

Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has given a cautious welcome to a change of emphasis from Labour on Brexit, which has said it would advocate the UK remaining within the EU's single market and the customs union “for a transitional period”.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 10:16 UTC
Gold Coast 2018 Queen's Baton Relay has arrived in Scotland

The Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) arrived in Scotland, marking the 42nd stop on its global tour in the build-up to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Australia. The Baton arrived from England and previously from the Falkland Islands (12 to 15 August).
Wednesday, August 23rd 2017 - 09:03 UTC
Scotland and Wales question Westminster's “power grab” and “rejection of the principle of devolution”

The Scottish and Welsh first ministers have agreed to work together on amendments to the Brexit repeal Bill which they said is an “unashamed move to centralize decision-making power in Westminster”.
Thursday, August 17th 2017 - 12:05 UTC
Scotland and Wales coordinate opposition to Brexit “green” legislation

Scottish and Welsh environment ministers are to meet to co-ordinate opposition to Brexit legislation. The two administrations fear the Westminster government is planning to take over powers which are currently devolved, but exercised in Brussels.
Wednesday, August 9th 2017 - 12:15 UTC
Scotland to discuss new post Brexit powers for Holyrood, but warns of Westminster “power grab”

The possibility of releasing new powers to Holyrood after Brexit will be discussed in talks between the UK and Scottish ministers scheduled for this Wednesday. First Secretary of State Damian Green will meet Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Scotland's Brexit Minister Michael Russell in Edinburgh.
Thursday, August 3rd 2017 - 08:02 UTC
Post-Brexit triggers whisky industry controversy in Scotland

With whisky boosting the UK economy by about £5 billion a year, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said ministers are keen to open up new markets around the world for the iconic drink. He spoke out ahead of a meeting on the island of Islay, in the Hebrides, which is home to several distilleries.
Saturday, July 15th 2017 - 08:25 UTC
Wales, Scotland warn of a “constitutional crisis” if changes are not made to Brexit bill

High-level Brexit talks between the UK government and devolved administrations are stalled because of the political crisis in Northern Ireland, it has been claimed. Meetings of the joint ministerial committee (JMC), the forum intended to bring together the administrations in Westminster, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, are understood to be on hold because of the lack of a power-sharing executive in Northern Ireland.