Douglas Alexander: “Let us be very clear from Liverpool – fire and rehire is a pernicious policy that is a scandalous way to treat any…”

We’re already paying a real economic price for putting up new barriers to our European neighbours who, with almost half of total UK trade, remain easily our largest trading partners.

I am fully committed to being Scotland's voice at the UK Government's Cabinet table, and to working in close alignment with the Prime Minister and parliamentary colleagues to deliver for Scotland within the UK.

In trade policy, geography still matters.

Respect for devolution and a commitment to constructive joint working are central to our approach to rewiring the state and ensuring good growth in every postcode.