Scottish Government 'left in the dark' over new Brexit plans

The Scottish Government was left in the dark over new Brexit plans this week, according to Cabinet secretary Mike Russell.

Responding to a question from fellow SNP MSP Annabelle Ewing today, Mr Russell said there had been "no correspondence" between the UK and Scottish governments on the new proposals.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled the proposals last week, to which EU leaders have already voiced their opposition - primarily due to the future trading relationship between Northern Ireland and the EU.

Scotland has been 'left in the dark' over the new Brexit plans, the Scottish Cabinet secretary has said

"I spoke with the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU shortly after the publication at his request.

"As has been the case throughout these negotiations, the Scottish Government has not been treated as a trusted partner.

"Indeed we've kept abreast of developments through media reports.

"It's disappointing and frustrating that again devolved administrations have had no meaningful opportunity to influence."

"We don't know where the Prime Minister is going, we don't know where this is going, but the damage it is doing is immense."