The former business secretary explored a range of issues the UK is likely to face in the next few years, reports Eóghan Macmillan
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT leader Vince Cable was in Perth recently to talk about potential hurdles in the Brexit process, along with scenarios that could see it halted entirely.
Despite widespread criticism, EU Withdrawal Bill makes it through first Commons vote
THE second reading of the EU Withdrawal Bill concluded on Monday (12 September), with MPs voting 326 to 290 to let the bill continue to the committee stage.
No Conservative or DUP MPs voted against the bill, while seven Labour MPs rebelled against the party whip to vote for the Bill.
CommonSpace columnist Shaun Kavanagh says it's time to stand up and be counted and set the record straight on immigration
THERE is no doubt now that Brexiteers are poisoning the political culture of the UK. Look no further than the Home Office document that was leaked last week, which set out for the first time how Britain intends to approach the issue of immigration, dramatically refocusing policy to put British workers first.
Children in Scotland policy manager Marion Macleod examines the ways in which UK membership of the EU has benefited young people
OVER a year after the EU referendum, we are still making our way to an unknown destination. Little clarity seems to have been achieved even on the big issues like rights of citizens and the single market.
EFTA instead of the EU could be Scotland’s best option, Alex Salmond has said
FORMER First Minister Alex Salmond said in a speech on Thursday (7 September) that a future independence bid should be made on the presumption of Scotland joining the European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA).
The Law Society of Scotland has called for a rethink of EU Withdrawal Bill
AHEAD of the second reading of the EU Withdrawal Bill, the Law Society of Scotland has criticised the bill for its removal of legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament and exclusion of the Charter of Fundamental Human Rights.
Ahead of second reading of Brexit bill, CommonSpace explains the key points
THE Conservative government’s EU Withdrawal Bill will have its second reading the House of Commons on Thursday (7 September) and Monday (11 September), where MPs will debate the bill before voting on whether to pass it to the next stage.
The bill, which sets out the regulations for the transfer of powers back from the EU, has been widely criticised by opposition parties and pro- EU Tories since it was made available at the first reading on 13 July.
Second leaked document sets out EU’s position on any potential Irish border
THE EUROPEAN Union thinks Northern Ireland should have a separate Brexit deal from the rest of the UK.
EU negotiator, Michel Barnier is expected to reveal plans later today, as the UK Parliament holds the second reading of the European Withdraw Bill.
SNP MP says Scotland needs EU migrants to fill gaps in the workforce following reports of leaked Home Office document
THE SNP has slammed plans to restrict the number of low-skilled EU migrants after Brexit.
A leaked Home Office paper suggested freedom of movement will end in March 2019, immediately after the UK leaves the EU, according to reports in The Guardian.
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