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THE Scottish Government has dismissed claims by Alister Jack that a post-Brexit​ border control post may not be needed at Cairnryan – saying UK…

Douglas Ross refused to state on the record that Boris Johnson is a 'man of integrity and honour' DOUGLAS Ross believes Boris Johnson did not make “appalling” comments about coronavirus victims – but has refused to say the Prime Minister is a person of integrity and honour. The Scottish Tory chief was once again put on the spot over his Westminster boss’s conduct after he was accused of saying “let the bodies pile high” in a furious anti-lockdown tirade. Multiple witnesses on Downing Street have reportedly confirmed that they heard the comments being made – though Johnson ...

SNP challenged to prove MSP's claim that border would 'create jobs' THE SNP MSP who sparked a furore by claiming that a post-independence trade border with England would “create jobs” has been challenged to prove it. As Nicola Sturgeon today tried to defuse the growing row, Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said Emma Harper should back up her controversial claim. He said: “The SNP have to substantiate those claims from one of their current MSPs and a candidate in this election.” Ms Harper, who is the SNP candidate in Tory-held Gallloway & West Dumfries, was accused of spouting...

"And again, we want the softest of borders.” The First Minister was pressed about the comments, which have been labeled as “half-witted nonsense” by Tory MSP Oliver Mundell. Speaking to Radio Clyde, Ms Sturgeon stressed it is the Conservatives who are fixated on borders. She said: “I’ve not seen Emma’s comments directly but nobody in the SNP wants to see a border between Scotland and England. “This is only being talked about because the UK Government has decided to leave the EU and rip Scotland out of the EU.” Ms Sturgeon added: “I want Scotland to trade freely a...

'Nobody wants to see a border': Nicola Sturgeon slaps down SNP Holyrood candidate who claimed putting up the 'softest of borders' with England could help to create jobs in an independent Scotland but blames Brexit for prospect of north-south trade checks SNP Holyrood candidate said 'softest of borders' could boost jobs in Scotland But Nicola Sturgeon today insisted 'nobody in the SNP wants to see a border' SNP leader said she wants independent Scotland to trade with UK and the EU