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First Minister challenges UK Government to prove the worth of the Union First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK Government to prove the importance they place on Scotland’s role in the United Kingdom as they progress EU exit negotiations. In a major speech to members of the Institute for Public Policy Research in Edinburgh earlier today, Nicola Sturgeon said the UK’s negotiating position must allow those parts of the UK that voted to leave the EU the option of doing so, while those parts which voted to stay…

First Minister speech on protecting Scotland’s interests. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will give a major speech in Edinburgh tomorrow, one month on from the EU Referendum. As well as reflecting on the campaign and the lessons of the result, she is expected to outline the key Scottish interests that are at stake and why they matter. She will also talk about the way forward in negotiations to ensure Scotland’s relationship with and interests in the EU are protected, following the overwhelming vote, by a 24-point margin, from people across Scotland…

PM “willing to consider options” on EU. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has held constructive talks with the Prime Minister Theresa May at Bute House. The First Minister welcomed the Prime Minister to Edinburgh on what was her first official visit since coming into office. Following the meeting, the First Minister said: “It was a constructive and very good discussion. “The Prime Minister and I have big political disagreements but we are both women who approach business in a similar way, so I think we can have a good working relationship…

Scottish Government to issue open letter to EU nationals and work with businesses. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will send a message of reassurance to EU nationals living in Scotland that they are welcome here. The First Minister today met consuls and diplomats from EU countries and will distribute an open letter to EU citizens that reiterates and values the contribution EU migrants make to Scotland’s economy, society and culture. The First Minister also met business organisations and committed to work jointly, in Scotland and in Brussels, to ensure EU trading…

FM praises the “open doors” of leaders across Europe. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has held a series of positive meetings with senior figures in Brussels today. During a full day of engagements, she met the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, as well as the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz, and the leaders of a number of the political groups in the European Parliament. The First Minister set out Scotland’s position following the result of the referendum last week and discussed the need to ensure Scotland’s voice…

FM updates Parliament in light of referendum result. The First Minister today pledged the Scottish Government’s overriding priority is to protect Scotland’s relationship with, and place in, the EU. The First Minister was updating Parliament on the steps being taken by the Scottish Government to reassure people and organisations that Scotland is an open and welcoming country, and to ensure Scotland’s voice to remain in the EU is heard. The full text of the First Minister’s statement to Parliament is below. Presiding Officer This is not a statement I wanted…

First Minister says Scotland will engage with Europe. Talks will take place with EU institutions and member states to protect Scotland’s place in Europe, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister chaired a meeting of the Cabinet to discuss the Scottish Government’s next steps following the EU Referendum result. In addition, regular contact will continue with the EU and, as was planned, Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy, will be attending the AGRIFISH Council in Luxembourg on Monday and will meet EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan…

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