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Scottish Secretary responds to Supreme Court judgement

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has responded to today’s [24 September 2019] Supreme Court judgement.

UK Supreme Court

The UK Supreme Court (photo credit UK Supreme Court)

Mr Jack said:

“As the Prime Minister has made clear, we will respect the Supreme Court’s judgment, but we respectfully disagree with the decision of the Court. The UK Government wants a Queen’s Speech to set out its plans on a wide range of domestic issues. We remain determined to honour the result of the EU Referendum and deliver Brexit on 31 October. The Prime Minister is focused on getting a deal at the EU Council next month.”

Published 25 September 2019