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Government “must engage with devolved administrations” on EU negotiations

The Devolved Governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have issued a joint call for the UK Government to engage with them on negotiations with the EU.

Following a recent meeting in London earlier, they called for UK Ministers to change their approach to the talks.

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The Welsh Government’s Minister for European Transition Jeremy Miles met First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster, deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs Mike Russell and Minster for Europe and International Development, Jenny Gilruth.

 

 

“Before the next round of negotiations later this month we agreed there must be a meaningful, comprehensive and transparent process for the Devolved Governments to influence the UK’s negotiating position – something that has clearly not happened so far.

“These negotiations will have significant and long-lasting impacts on people, communities and businesses, and the Devolved Governments have a particular responsibility for ensuring the interests of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are protected and promoted.

 

 

“Each of our Governments have particular concerns and these must be taken seriously with the opportunity to directly influence the negotiating position.

“With the next round of negotiations just eight days away, there is an urgent need for meaningful and constructive engagement by the UK Government at all levels on this issue – with proper opportunities to help decide the UK’s position in the most significant negotiations in decades.”

 

 

 

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