Evolution is under “systematic attack” from hostile Britain government Secretary of the Scottish Constitution Angus Robertson claim.
He believes that British ministers are using Brexit and the Internal Market Act to “recover control over decentralization.”
Mr. Robertson provided evidence to the Holyrood Constitutional Council for the first time since his appointment, he said British government Is using post-Brexit policies and spending plans “as an undisguised attempt to weaken the power and responsibility of the government Scottish Government And this council”.
Quoting the Prime Minister’s report and comment Boris Johnson Decentralization is a “disaster,” Mr. Robertson told MSP: “Decentralization has been systematically attacked by the British government, and the British government has become increasingly hostile to decentralization in both words and deeds.”
The former SNP leader of Westminster, Mr. Robertson, stated that the internal market bill, which aims to manage regulatory differences after Brexit and prevent trade barriers between British countries, “takes power from the Scottish minister and places it in the hands of the British minister. “.
He also stated that the British government’s expenditure in previously reserved areas in Scotland “may have a profoundly destructive effect on the decentralized budget.”
He told the committee: “The Scottish government will do everything we can to protect the security of Scotland, to protect the results of decentralization and our democratic rights.
“We are still committed to establishing an equal partnership with the British government and other decentralized governments on a common framework, and making voluntary arrangements on the basis of equal consultation progress, providing a model for future cooperation.
“But these arrangements can only work if the parties are prepared to respect decentralization and proceed on the basis of equality and mutual respect.
“Sadly, there is little evidence that Westminster wants an equal partnership and instead resorts to unilateral control.”
He insisted that the Scottish government had “clear authorization” to hold another referendum on independence. He added: “It is becoming increasingly clear to me that the choice facing the Scottish people is under the constant threat of hostile unilateral actions, with greatly reduced decentralization. Choose between solutions. The British government, or as an independent country, part of the European Union, has all the means to protect Scotland’s security, recover from the social and economic destruction of the pandemic, and thrive in a truly equal partnership with us. All the power you need, friends elsewhere in the UK.”
Mr. Robertson also expressed regret about the quality of contact with his colleagues in Westminster. He said that the recent meeting involved a Zoom call and that “the British ministers just said’notice'”.
He continued: “We are facing profound challenges in how we deal with the British government because, frankly, the relationship between the British government and the decentralized government is not ideal, and they are actually pursuing actions aimed at sabotage and deprivation. The policy of decentralized solutions. .”
A spokesman for the British government said: “Scottish people now more than ever want to see the British government and the decentralized government work together to protect lives and livelihoods.
“The United Kingdom is the most successful political and economic alliance in the world. This pandemic and our collective response, from vacation plans to vaccine procurement, to the support of our military personnel, all show that we are the most Work together to achieve the goal.
“The British government is determined to raise the level across the country, including through direct investment in Scottish communities.”
