SNP accused of ‘dogma’ in Brexit row as Russell rejects UK solution

● Peers set to back Withdrawal Bill after Welsh Labour agree to compromise

The UK and Scottish Governments clashed over which side’s approach to post-brexit powers risks undermining devolution, as the chances of deal to resolve the ongoing constitutional row all but disappeared last night.

Responding to the publication of the UK government’s amendments to crucial Brexit legislation, Scottish Government minister Michael Russell claimed it was “now crystal clear in terms never seen before that the Scottish Parliament can be over-ridden by the UK government”.

But the Scottish Secretary David Mundell suggested the SNP’S refusal to follow the Welsh government in agreeing to the amendments meant it doesn’t believe in devolution, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said as the Prime Minister called on the Scottish Government to reconsider.

Mr Mundell told MPS the “difference is that the Welsh government believe in devolution and the Scottish Government believe in independ-