Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not support the UK government's retention of around 25 devolved powers after Brexit, as it "effectively undermines the whole foundation on which devolution is built". The Scottish government says that if Scotland votes to leave the EU in a second referendum next year, there would be no need for any new legislation or changes to existing laws and institutions. Sturgeon is set to meet prime minister Theresa May before the end of March.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not support the UK government's retention of around 25 devolved powers after Brexit, as it "effectively undermines the whole foundation on which devolution is built". Cabinet Office minister David Lidington said after Brexit, the "vast majority" of devolved powers would return to Scotland and Wales, while some would be held back until a post-Brexit framework had been put in place. Sturgeon is set to meet prime minister Theresa May before the end of March.