The Scottish Government is demanding "basic answers" on Brexit ahead of the latest meeting of devolved ministers. Mr Russell said: "We welcome any positive progress in the Brexit talks, but there remains huge uncertainty following last week’s announcement in Brussels. "The UK Government insists it will remove Scotland from the world’s most lucrative marketplace - the European single market of 500 million people. "But we have no answers on a replacement trade deal, the cost to jobs and living standards or whether last week’s exit deal is legally binding. If #Brexit is happening (wish it wasn’t) staying in single market & customs union is only sensible option.

Source: Evening echo December 12, 2017 11:03 UTC