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Xander Elliards

Rishi Sunak refuses to say UK will respect Scotland's input on human rights laws

RISHI Sunak has refused to say the UK Government will respect its Scottish counterpart’s input on Tory efforts to change human rights laws – just moments after calling for the two governments to “work in partnership”.

The comments came as the Prime Minister was quizzed by some of Westminster’s most senior MPs during a hearing of the Liaison Committee on Tuesday afternoon.

SNP MP and KC Joanna Cherry challenged Sunak on his government’s plans to overhaul human rights laws in the UK.

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