There is no desire in Scotland for membership of the EU, Scotland Secretary Alister Jack has claimed.
He told MPs there are “many benefits of leaving the EU for Scotland”, as SNP members voiced concern about Brexit during Scotland questions in the Commons.
Central Ayrshire SNP MP Philippa Whitford spoke of the “negative impacts of Brexit on individuals, businesses, universities and public services in Scotland”, adding: “There simply are no real Brexit opportunities or sunlit uplands. So does it come as a surprise to the secretary of state that a poll last year showed 69% of Scottish voters want to rejoin the EU?”
