First came the attempt to block the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Next, the suggestion that a long-delayed deposit return scheme for bottles and cans will be vetoed. Now, Westminster’s new energy bill appears to amend the Scotland Act to allow UK ministers to override the Scottish government on rules around offshore renewables.
While there isn’t a consensus either way on independence, the overwhelming majority of Scottish people support the Scottish parliament, believe its powers should be protected and don’t want direct rule from Westminster.
Yet, increasingly, that’s what we’re getting.
