Scottish Labour delegates reject motion to back single market membership

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Mar 2018, 12:34 BST
Updated 11th Mar 2018, 13:58 BST
Scottish Labour delegates have today backed the leadership's position on Brexit amid claims of an attempt to 'close down' debate .

The party’s Spring conference heard angry exchanges amid claims of “interference” by the party’s ruling executive - accusations which were denounced as “lies.”

Moderates led by former leader Kezia Dugdale have been seeking to secure Scottish Labour backing for a membership of the EU single market after Brexit.

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But this was rejected overwhelmingly by delegates at the party’s Spring conference after debate today as Union leaders led calls to back a motion by the party’s Scottish Executive Committee.

Richard Leonard addresses delegates during the Scottish Labour conference at Dundee's Caird Hall. Picture: PARichard Leonard addresses delegates during the Scottish Labour conference at Dundee's Caird Hall. Picture: PA
Richard Leonard addresses delegates during the Scottish Labour conference at Dundee's Caird Hall. Picture: PA

This backed UK Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer’s six key tests on Brexit.

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