David Mundell rules out joining breakaway Tory MPs in new party
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has said he will not join breakaway pro-EU colleagues in leaving the Conservatives.
Devolution
David Mundell vows Brexit will strengthen devolution
Leaving the European Union will serve to strengthen devolution within the UK, Scottish Secretary David Mundell is to argue.
No UK clarity on post-Brexit funding, say Scottish and Welsh ministers
The UK Government has failed to give clarity on funding for the devolved nations post-Brexit, according to the finance secretaries of Scotland and Wales.
Final Scotland Act powers formally handed to Holyrood
THE UK Government has handed over the last of the power devolved to the Scottish Parliament by new legislation brought in following the Scottish independence referendum.
Tony Blair accused of daydreaming at meetings with Scottish ministers
Tony Blair “spent most of the time looking out the window” during meetings with Scottish Government leaders, a Lord has said.
Former first minister suggests UK Council of Ministers to oversee shared powers
A UK version of the EU’s Council of Ministers should be set up to deal with powers shared between Westminster and the devolved administrations following Brexit, a former Scottish First Minister has said.
UK Government ‘cancels Brexit talks with Scotland and Wales’
The UK Government has cancelled talks with senior politicians from Scotland and Wales over Brexit, MSPs have been told.
UK approached Brexit talks in amateurish way: Scottish minister
The UK Government has failed to recognise the reality of devolution in its “amateurish” approach to the Brexit negotiations, a Holyrood minister has said.
Silent revolution of English migrants allowed Scotland to grow, says top historian Sir Tom Devine
TOP historian Sir Tom Devine has hailed the “silent revolution” of English migrants who have sent Scotland’s population soaring to a record high.
Mandy Rhodes: Will MSPs vote away powers? Would turkeys vote for Christmas?
NEXT year the Scottish Parliament will be 20 years old.
Willie Rennie calls on UK to turn to ‘common sense’ federalism