Blog Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's first minister in a speech on Monday 25 July outlined the key interests she believes must be protected in attempting to secure Scotland's position in Europe. Amongst the points she said was that "safeguarding free movement of labour, access to a single market of 500 million people and the funding that our farmers depend on" are key issues that need to be protected in attempting to secure Scotland’s position in Europe. These points align nicely with the commitments we set out for government to take forward as a result of the Bre
26/07/2016
Blog They say a week is a long time in politics. At present, the political picture seems to be shifting by the hour.
12/07/2016
Blog A week on from the UK vote to leave the EU and what has happened? David Cameron is stepping down as prime minister. A new Conservative leader and prime minister is expected to be elected by 9 September. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is under huge pressure from within his party to consider his position but he has insisted he will not step down. Scotland’s first minister has been in Brussels for a series of talks with senior EU officials, after pledging to protect Scotland's interests in Europe.
01/07/2016