Sturgeon claims that Brexit has left UK and Scotland relationship in 'in shreds'

The video discusses the UK Withdrawal Bill's impact on devolved powers, highlighting the Scottish Parliament's refusal to consent and the UK Government's subsequent actions. It covers the Supreme Court's involvement and the legislative competence issues arising from the UK Withdrawal Act. The video also addresses the challenges Brexit poses to devolution, the disregard for Scottish proposals, and the democratic deficit in Scotland. It questions whether Westminster should determine Scotland's future or if Scotland should have the sovereign right to decide its government.

What was the main reason the Scottish Parliament refused consent for the UK withdrawal bill?

• The bill was not presented in the Scottish Parliament.

• It was not consulted during the drafting process.

• The bill allowed only Westminster and the UK Government to exercise powers in devolved areas.

• The bill did not address economic concerns.

How did the UK Government respond to the Scottish Parliament's EU continuity bill?

• By negotiating with the Scottish Parliament.

• By referring the bill to the Supreme Court.

• By ignoring the bill completely.

• By accepting the bill without changes.

What did the Supreme Court decide regarding the Scottish Parliament's EU continuity bill?

• It was outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament.

• It was unconstitutional.

• It was entirely within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament.

• Parts of it were no longer within competence due to the UK Withdrawal Act.

What was the Scottish Government's compromise proposal regarding Brexit?

• Scotland should have its own immigration policy.

• The UK as a whole should remain in the single market and customs union.

• Scotland should become independent.

• The UK should rejoin the EU.

What fundamental question does the speaker suggest Scotland needs to ask regarding its future?

• Should Scotland have its own currency?

• Should Scotland join the European Union?

• Should Westminster have the ultimate right to determine Scotland's future?

• Should Scotland become an independent country?