After Brexit

Chaired by Ray Perman DHI

Panel: Michael Keating, Kirsty Hughes, Sionaidh Douglas-Scott, Brian Monteith

1. MK
   1. Reason for leaving – Europe holding us back, or Against Globalisation,
   2. Desired – Market but No Migration
   3. Government to make up its mind
   4. Scotland position in UK and Europe negotiable vis Cyprus
      1. Scotland and N Ireland allow migration while England and Wales not
   5. UK focused on Trade
2. SDS
   1. UK Constitution not made for Referendums
   2. UK doesn’t have a Constitution
   3. Article 50 requires a Parliamentary vote
      1. Royal Prerogative doesn’t apply
      2. Nothing democratic about Westminster Cabinet
   4. Scotland formally has no legal position to affect the outcome
3. BM
   1. Accept Brexit but Scotland to seek benefits from agreeing with Westminster
   2. Remove all Reserved Items – have I got this right?
   3. Sturgeon made a tactical error with her Capitals visits
   4. No functioning Opposition in Westminster
      1. Loss of faith in British Politics
   5. Cameron EU Negotiations was a failure
   6. Remain ‘dropped the ball’
4. KH
   1. Comprehensive EU / UK deal will take 5- 7 years
   2. Reconcile with WTO
   3. Scotland should go for 2^nd Indy Referendum NOW before UK leaves EU
5. Someone
   1. For EU Brexit just one of many problems
      1. Refugees
      2. Turkey
      3. Lack of Solidarity
      4. EU Summit Autumn

Summary

1. No clear position coming from the Panel
2. ‘Brexit means Brexit’ but the Panel were unable to illuminate
3. Ray Perman – ‘Watch programme of Festival of Politics next year’
   1. Will the position be any clearer next year?