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Sturgeon fears Labour rebels will help pass Brexit deal Johnson insists his Brexit deal is ‘great for Scotland'
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Nicola Sturgeon has warned Labour MPs that it would be the "end" for the party in Scotland if they help pass Boris Johnson's Brexit bill. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has insisted his Brexit deal would be "great" for Scotland as MPs prepare for crucial votes in the House of Commons.
Scotland's first minister was speaking ahead of a special Saturday sitting of Parliament - the first in 37 years. MPs are debating the exit deal agreed between UK and EU leaders on Thursday.
The prime minister is trying to secure the 320 votes the UK government needs to ensure a parliamentary majority. The SNP's Ian Blackford said the deal would see Scotland "shafted" and "left at an economic disadvantage" compared to Northern Ireland.
Ms Sturgeon believes some Labour MPs will rebel against Jeremy Corbyn and back the deal. But Mr Johnson insisted it was a "great deal" for Scotland and would see the UK "take back control" of fisheries.
Speaking to the BBC at Westminster she said: "I think it would be the end for Labour in Scotland if they turn out to be the handmaidens of Boris Johnson's Brexit." The Commons is sitting on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years in a bid to decide the fate of Mr Johnson's deal, although MPs will also consider a proposal to delay Brexit again until all the necessary UK legislation is passed.
Labour's seven Scottish MP are expected to vote against the deal. Mr Johnson needs to secure 320 votes to get the agreement, which was announced at a European summit on Thursday, through the Commons.
Meanwhile, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told BBC Scotland that he believes any Conservatives who do not back the bill should have the whip taken away from them. With the Conservatives having lost the backing of the DUP, which has said it cannot support the deal, any vote is likely to be extremely tight.
The SNP's 35 MPs are set to vote against the deal, as are Labour's seven Scottish MPs and the four Lib Dems from north of the border.
The 13 Scottish Conservative MPs meanwhile look set to back the government, with Scottish Secretary Alister Jack telling the BBC that any Tories who rebel should have the party whip withdrawn.
There were clashes in the Commons before the debate proper even began, with the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford branding Mr Johnson's effort "even worse than Theresa May's deal", which was rejected by MPs on three occasions.
He said the prime minister "didn't even consider giving Scotland a fair deal".
Mr Blackford added: "This is a deal that would see Scotland shafted by this UK government, left at an economic disadvantage, with Scotland's views and interests totally disregarded by this prime minister and his government.
"He and his cronies in Number 10 don't care about Scotland - this Tory government has sold Scotland out and once again let Scotland down."
Mr Johnson replied that he had sealed "a great deal" for Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
He said: "For the people of Scotland, they now have the chance, championed by wonderful Scottish Conservative MPs, to take back control of their fisheries from the end of next year and allow the people of Scotland at last to enjoy the benefits of their spectacular marine wealth - in a way they would be denied under the SNP, who would hand back control of Scottish fishing to Brussels."
In response to further questions from SNP members, the prime minister insisted that the deal would be "greatly to the benefit of people in Scotland".
Without the backing of the DUP, which has said it cannot support the revised bill, the vote is likely to be extremely tight.Without the backing of the DUP, which has said it cannot support the revised bill, the vote is likely to be extremely tight.
However, the decisive vote on the deal itself may be put off, after Speaker John Bercow selected an amendment from former Tory MP Oliver Letwin which could see MPs agree to delay Brexit until all the UK's exit legislation has been agreed.However, the decisive vote on the deal itself may be put off, after Speaker John Bercow selected an amendment from former Tory MP Oliver Letwin which could see MPs agree to delay Brexit until all the UK's exit legislation has been agreed.
Downing Street has threatened to postpone the vote on the revised deal if the amendment is passed.Downing Street has threatened to postpone the vote on the revised deal if the amendment is passed.
Amendments tabled by SNP MPs seeking to delay Brexit in favour of a general election were not selected for debate.
Opposition leaders voiced opposition to Mr Johnson's proposals at the beginning of Saturday's session, with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn saying the deal was "even worse" than that agreed by Theresa May and that his MPs "will not be duped".Opposition leaders voiced opposition to Mr Johnson's proposals at the beginning of Saturday's session, with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn saying the deal was "even worse" than that agreed by Theresa May and that his MPs "will not be duped".
But speaking on Friday, Ms Sturgeon said she feared "nods and winks" were being given to Labour rebels, voicing a "growing suspicion" that "Labour will allow Boris Johnson to get his deal over the line". But speaking on Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she feared "nods and winks" were being given to Labour rebels to "allow Boris Johnson to get his deal over the line", saying such a move would be the "end" of the party in Scotland.
She repeated her warning against this on Saturday, saying: "Johnson has broken virtually every past promise he has made on Brexit. How anyone could believe promises he makes now on workers' rights or anything else is beyond me.She repeated her warning against this on Saturday, saying: "Johnson has broken virtually every past promise he has made on Brexit. How anyone could believe promises he makes now on workers' rights or anything else is beyond me.
"'Caveat emptor' should be the words ringing in ears of any Labour MP thinking of backing this deal.""'Caveat emptor' should be the words ringing in ears of any Labour MP thinking of backing this deal."
There were clashes in the Commons before the debate proper even began, with the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford branding Mr Johnson's effort "even worse than Theresa May's deal", which was rejected by MPs on three occasions.
He said the prime minister "didn't even consider giving Scotland a fair deal", and said Scotland would be "left at an economic disadvantage" compared to Northern Ireland.
Amendments tabled by SNP members to reject the deal and seek a general election instead were not selected for the debate.
Mr Johnson, meanwhile, insisted that his proposals would be ""greatly to the benefit of people in Scotland".
He said: "For the people of Scotland, they now have the chance, championed by wonderful Scottish Conservative MPs, to take back control of their fisheries from the end of next year and allow the people of Scotland at last to enjoy the benefits of their spectacular marine wealth - in a way they would be denied under the SNP, who would hand back control of Scottish fishing to Brussels."
In an interview with BBC Scotland's The Nine, Alister Jack admitted the vote would be "very close".In an interview with BBC Scotland's The Nine, Alister Jack admitted the vote would be "very close".
The Scottish Secretary also confirmed that there would be no border checks at Cairnryan under the terms of the deal - they would be at Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland.The Scottish Secretary also confirmed that there would be no border checks at Cairnryan under the terms of the deal - they would be at Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland.
He added that he would like to see any Tory rebels who fail to back the deal have the whip taken away from them.He added that he would like to see any Tory rebels who fail to back the deal have the whip taken away from them.
Twenty-one MPs were expelled from the parliamentary Conservative party after they rebelled against the government in a bid to prevent a no-deal Brexit in September.Twenty-one MPs were expelled from the parliamentary Conservative party after they rebelled against the government in a bid to prevent a no-deal Brexit in September.
"It's a decision for the prime minister and the chief whip but I think we should treat everyone equally and what's good for the goose is good for the gander," said Mr Jack, a former whip."It's a decision for the prime minister and the chief whip but I think we should treat everyone equally and what's good for the goose is good for the gander," said Mr Jack, a former whip.
'Fair and balanced''Fair and balanced'
Mr Johnson said the "great new deal" would see the UK "take back control of our laws, borders, money and trade without disruption".Mr Johnson said the "great new deal" would see the UK "take back control of our laws, borders, money and trade without disruption".
It removes the much-disputed "backstop" proposals for the Irish border post-Brexit, and would instead see Northern Ireland remain in the UK's customs territory - while adhering to a limited set of EU rules on goods. Representatives in Northern Ireland would be able to decide whether to continue this arrangement every four years.It removes the much-disputed "backstop" proposals for the Irish border post-Brexit, and would instead see Northern Ireland remain in the UK's customs territory - while adhering to a limited set of EU rules on goods. Representatives in Northern Ireland would be able to decide whether to continue this arrangement every four years.
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said it was a "fair and balanced agreement" - and suggested that it was the final deal on offer, saying there would be "no other prolongation".European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said it was a "fair and balanced agreement" - and suggested that it was the final deal on offer, saying there would be "no other prolongation".
Ms Sturgeon rejected this, saying: "The alternative to this deal is the Benn Act, which would require an extension request. That's the law of the land. So anybody who says that it's a choice between this deal and no deal is frankly not being straight with people."Ms Sturgeon rejected this, saying: "The alternative to this deal is the Benn Act, which would require an extension request. That's the law of the land. So anybody who says that it's a choice between this deal and no deal is frankly not being straight with people."