Tag: Michael Russell Scotland's Brexit minister

• Wednesday, October 11th 2017 - 14:21 UTC

  If no deal is reached with EU, “the result would be chaos”; UK government pursuing a “fantasy”

  

  Scotland’s Brexit Secretary has said there is no prospect of the UK becoming a “glorious trading nation” after leaving the European Union. But Michael Russell also said if no deal is reached with the EU, the result would be “chaos” and accused the Government of pursuing a “fantasy”.

• 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.