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Scottish Labour ‘cautiously supports’ bill transferring EU laws to Holyrood

A CONTENTIOUS Bill transferring EU laws to Holyrood received “cautious support” from Scottish Labour at its final stage today, Conrad Landin writes.

The “continuity Bill,” similar to a blueprint passed by the Welsh Assembly today, could put Scotland and Wales at loggerheads with Westminster after Brexit.

SNP Brexit Minister Mike Russell has accused Westminster of “using Brexit to try to take control of devolved powers without the agreement of the Scottish Parliament.”

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