The SNP Government said it is in 'urgent talks' with UK counterparts after new legislation appears to favour Wales and Northern Ireland over Scotland
Tory ministers have been accused of an “outrageous power grab” as an explosive row broke out over new environmental rules imposed by Westminster. The Holyrood government said it was in “urgent talks” with UK counterparts after it emerged Wales and Northern Ireland could get more say over eco laws than Scotland.
Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer blasted: “To see Westminster now taking aim at Scotland's environment should send shivers down the spine of anyone who cares about our world famous landscapes, iconic wildlife, the cleanliness of the air we breathe, or our climate. Any party that claims to care about Scottish democracy and nature must oppose this outrageous power grab.”
The group’s chief officer Deborah Long told the Record: “This is a surprising development. It’s not clear why Scotland should be treated differently when it comes to environmental law than Wales or Northern Ireland.
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