Brazen Scottish ministers demand Theresa May reveals her Brexit negotiating strategy within weeks

BRAZEN Scottish ministers last night demanded the PM reveal her Brexit negotiating strategy to them within weeks.

Speaking after a Downing Street meeting with Brexit boss David Davis, the SNP’s Mike Russell fumed: “More than four months after the referendum the UK Government has still not made its strategic intentions clear.”

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He added: “A further meeting will be held next month and I look forward to receiving greater clarity from the UK on these substantial issues as we continue to put forward proposals that are best for Scotland.”

Mr Davis has laid out plans for the UK Government to hold monthly meetings of the EU Negotiation Joint Ministerial Committee, enabling the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to share analysis as part of a “two-way information flow”.

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Mr Davis said the moves will allow the devolved administrations to voice their views as the Government prepares for divorce talks with Brussels which he insists will still be launched by next April, despite the High Court ruling that Parliament must vote on the issue.

He added: “Today’s meeting was an important step in bringing the devolved administrations together with the UK Government to discuss how we can work together to get the best deal for the whole of the UK.”

“Naturally, there are different standpoints around the table, but the meeting was constructive and amicable.

“We will meet regularly and share our latest thinking as the UK shapes its negotiating strategy.

“We will work positively with the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive as we implement the decision of the people of the UK to leave the EU.”

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Following the Downing Street meeting on Wednesday, the Scottish Brexit Minister said he made it “absolutely clear” that membership of the single market “is essential for the economic prosperity of Scotland”.

He added: “There was a discussion over EU market access but we do not know whether UK ministers want to remain inside the single market or the customs union.

“This will remain a considerable problem as we continue to promote the interests of Scotland.”