Brexit threat to jobs
Warning that ‘no deal’ will harm Scotland’s economy. The UK Government must agree to extend Article 50 and rule out ‘no deal’ Brexit, which risks imposing severe economic damage and rising unemployment on Scotland, Constitutional Relations Secretary Michael Russell said. Article Source: https://www.gov.scot/news/brexit-threat-to-jobs/ The Scottish Government will continue to act wherever possible to minimise and […]
Brexit: Joint statement by First Ministers of Scotland and Wales
Last week, the Scottish and Welsh Governments were invited to attend a UK government cabinet committee for the first time. We have repeatedly pressed the UK government to engage fully with us on its preparations for the UK leaving the EU and we will continue to contribute as fully as possible to the work of […]
Brexit: Preparations Ministerial statement
Brexit: preparations in the light of recent developments – ministerial statement Scottish Parliament 06/02/19 Statement from Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations Michael Russell Presiding Officer, After today there are only 19 sitting days in this Parliament before the UK is due to leave the EU. Meeting the legislative pressures of a possible […]
Michael Russell’s full speech in defence of Scotland’s parliament.
Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe, Michael Russell Presiding Officer, When Donald Dewar spoke at the opening of the Scottish Parliament – the re-opening as he himself acknowledged – on the 1st of July 1999 he talked of it being : “a new stage on a journey begun long ago and which […]
“Overwhelming case” for Scotland-specific migration system.
A tailored migration system for Scotland (Scot Gov Website News) “Overwhelming case” for Scotland-specific system. Scotland’s population projections show there is an ‘overwhelming case’ for Scotland to have the power to tailor its own migration policy, External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said. With the number of deaths expected to outweigh the number of births […]
Budget stage 1; NHS, economy and the low paid to benefit
Scot Gov Website News Article: Scotland’s NHS, the economy, public sector workers and the low paid will benefit from the Scottish budget, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay said today as he confirmed he had reached an agreement that will see the financial plan passed at all stages by the Scottish Parliament. The budget takes steps to […]
Scot Gov Call for strengthened Brexit dialogue
Russell sets out suggestions to new Minister of State. (Scot Gov News) The UK Government must work more closely with devolved governments as they embark on a second phase of negotiations with the EU in order to achieve best possible outcome, said Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe Michael Russell. Following economic […]