BREXIT

New measures to support EU citizens living in Scotland after Brexit have been announced. A new Electoral Franchise Bill will also be introduced to ensure EU citizens who live in Scotland can continue to vote in Holyrood and council elections.

Plans to protect EU citizens already living in Scotland will see the Scottish Government cover a £65 “settled status” fee postbrexit, which has already been hinted at by Westminster.

“It is simply wrong that people already making a contribution to our country should pay to retain rights they currently have to live and work here,” Ms Sturgeon said.

Ministers at Holyrood will also continue to make the “positive case” for immigration because of its importance to Scotland.