The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Stewart Hosie, SNP, Dundee East
I will be voting against the government’s proposals.
It is not a negotiated agreement, rather it is a political wish list which leaves too many unanswered questions; it ends freedom of movement and it will result in reduced trade and productivity.
I cannot support the withdrawal plan – as both the UK and Scottish Government’s own assessments demonstrate, Scotland and its people will be poorer.
This entire Brexit process has been used by the UK Government to engage in a power grab from our Scottish Parliament. Principally, Scotland voted overwhelmingly to stay in the EU and Scotland’s voice should be respected.