Summary

  • Second reading for Scotland Bill

  • Scottish budget cut 'not as bad'

  • Sturgeon begins visit to New York

  1. Goodnight!published at 18:58 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    That's all from us for tonight, but you can follow the end of the debate here at Westminster Live.

    House of Commons

    We'll be back from 07:00 tomorrow morning - see you then!

  2. 'A cry for fairness'published at 18:53 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Conservative MP Alberto Costa is making his maiden speech in the Commons.

    The MP for South Leicestershire claims that English votes for English laws is "not a cry for English nationalism, but a cry for fairness".

  3. Kennedy funeral to be held on Fridaypublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    The funeral of former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy will take place on Friday, his family has said.

    Charles Kennedy outside Westminster

    A mass will be held at noon at St John's Roman Catholic Church in Caol, near his Fort William home.

    The service will be led by Father Roddy McAuley, who has described Mr Kennedy as "a much loved and respected parishioner".

    There is also to be a memorial service at the University of Glasgow on 18 June and another in London at a later date.

  4. 'Victim mentality'published at 18:46 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Labour MP Kevan Jones takes the floor and alleges Angus Robertson has taken "victim mentality to a new art form".

    He adds, "you would think the SNP had been no part of the Smith Commission whatsoever", but he says nothing could be further from the truth.

    He continues to say the SNP was part of the Smith Commission and that "they agreed that process" and then said the following morning that it was "nothing to do with them".

  5. NEWS ELSEWHERE: False rape allegationpublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    A woman has admitted making a false rape allegation against a man who ran off and left her after they had consensual sex on a train.

    Karen Farmer, 35, told officers that a man had sexually assaulted her while travelling from Glasgow to Blantyre.

    She later admitted making the false claim after police reviewed CCTV images showing her and a man, 23, engaged in sexual activity on the train.

    At Glasgow Sheriff Court, sentence on Farmer was deferred and bail continued.

  6. SCOTLAND BILL RE-CAPpublished at 18:31 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    The second reading of the Scotland Bill will go on for a while longer. Key speakers, from the Conservatives, Labour and SNP have had their say in the last two hours.

    • Scottish Secretary David Mundell believes the Bill delivers in full the Smith Commission on more devolved powers, adding that his "feet will be put to the fire" on this important legislation.

    • Shadow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray insists what is now needed is the "political will and imagination" to enact a Bill that delivers a fairer Scotland.

    • SNP Westminster leader Angus Robertson tells the chamber there is no doubt that the Bill does not match the vow made during the referendum campaign or "the spirit and letter of the Smith Commission."

    For more detailed coverage of what MPs have to say during the Scotland Bill's second reading, go to our dedicated Westminster Live page.

  7. Bill change 'necessary'published at 18:29 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Angus Robertson concludes his remarks by saying the delivery of substantial new powers to the Scottish Parliament has become "the settled will of the Scottish people", and says the people of Scotland "deserve no less."

    He says that the SNP wish to see the Bill progress to the Committee stage "so it can be improved", and that he hopes the government will accept that "change is necessary."

    Mr Robertson adds: "Westminster is not working for the majority of people in Scotland... and that's why there's such a clamour for a new way of doing things, and for the power in our own hands to make a difference."

    He finishes with the words: "Hopefully the government will deliver on the vow, accept the verdict of the electorate, and ensure that this Bill does deliver what the Scottish people require."

  8. Trending on twitterpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Nick Eardley
    BBC News

    #ScotlandBill is trending UK-wide

    trendingImage source, Twitter
  9. 'Mundell principle'published at 18:16 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Angus Robertson calls for what he terms "the Mundell principle" on English votes for English laws to apply to Scotland.

    He says this would mean decisions affecting Scotland could be taken only with the majority consent of the MPs from that region of the United Kingdom.

    He says that this would have an effect on the passage of the Scotland Bill as well.

  10. Reader reaction on twitterpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Ed Wilson:, external Angus Robertson demanding Scottish Votes for Scottish Laws. #ScotlandBill

    Amar Mahmood:, external Anyone who thinks that the #ScotlandBill or 'full home rule' is going to end the constitutional argument is in for a rude awakening.

    Mike Mitchell:, external The Mundell Principle. Sounds like an episode of The Big Bang Theory. #ScotlandBill

  11. Scotland Bill 'veto clause'published at 18:08 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Angus Robertson says the Secretary of State falsely denied that there was a veto clause in the Scotland Bill.

    Jacob rees mogg

    Mr Robertson points the House towards what he says is the relevant clause.

    The Conservative Jacob Rees-Mogg claims that the clause states that agreement from the Secretary of State for Scotland should not be withheld unreasonably, and that a decision could be challenged, so it is not a veto.

  12. Readers reaction on twitterpublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Chris Bradley:, external Lots of bluster from the #SNP but clear they are backing away from their commitment to Full Fiscal Autonomy #ScotlandBill

    Scott Simpson:, external Angus Robertson making a fantastic speech currently in the House of Commons. #ScotlandBill #VoteSNP

    Matt:, external Want to help me build that Money Tree the #SNP thinks will vanish away the £16bn deficit? Roots can be bought in England #ScotlandBill

    Kate Dearden:, external FFA= £10 bn black hole in Scotland's finances. That's not standing up for Scotland's interests, that's £10bn of austerity. Maybe why SNP have done a U - turn on FFA? Was all they promised in their manifesto. #ScotlandBill

  13. 'People of Scotland have spoken'published at 18:04 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Angus Robertson says Ian Murray had the opportunity to outline "any new thinking - any new idea" but that "there was not a peep".

    He says that together with their "ongoing cooperation with the Conservative Party", this will consign them to opposition in Scotland for a long time.

    He says that the people of Scotland have spoken, and it is clear that they want "more change than that currently on offer in this Bill."

    Mr Robertson is now also reading from the Daily Record editorial.

  14. Bill 'does not match Vow'published at 18:01 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Mr Robertson is talking about the Vow. He says the Unionist parties "promised the earth - to quote, they promised home rule and as close to federalism as possible".

    He says there is no doubt that the Bill does not match the vow during the referendum campaign or "the spirit and letter of the Smith Commission."

  15. Readers reaction on twitterpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Melissa Murray:, external All this debate confirms is the only MPs who seem to actually like the #ScotlandBill are Mundell & Murray.

    Richard Williams:, external Interesting debate on full fiscal responsibility in the #ScotlandBill, where is our #WalesBill though :(

    Genghis D'Midgies:, external What is the difference between FFA and FFR? #ScotlandBill

    Peter Freddy Gilbey:, external Isn't it a bit hypocritical of Angus Robertson criticising Labour & Tory heckling when that's what they do with other parties? #ScotlandBill

  16. SNP accepted referendum resultpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Angus Robertson insists the SNP accept the result of the referendum.

    He says however, that 45% of the Scottish people did vote for independence, and many of those that did not voted "No" on the basis that there would be change.

    He says that the "heckling" going on in the Chamber today will prove to the people of Scotland that the Conservative and Labour parties have learned nothing after the referendum and election.

  17. SNP responsepublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    The SNP's Angus Robertson now has the floor of the House.

    Angus Robertson
  18. Reader reaction on twitterpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Kevin O'Donnell: , externalAlex Salmond to Bernard Jenkin "He once stood in Scotland, can I ask how he got on?" Bernard Jenkin MP "I beat the SNP into fourth place".

    Man of the People:, external Salmond receives a belter put down by a posh boy tory from Cambridge hahahaha get it round ye #ScotlandBill

    Robert Macintyre: , externalIf anybody ever doubted why we needed the #SNP56 listen to Bernard Jenkin MP now in the HoC #ScotlandBill

    Gelasius Corbin:, external It sounds like Jenkin is saying he wants Federalism but in a very long-winded way #ScotlandBill

  19. New Act of Unionpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Mr Jenkin says the Scottish referendum was "a near-death experience for one of the most successful nation states the world has ever seen."

    He says that there needs to be more trust in the debate, and calls for a cross-party forum outside the "hurly burly of daily politics."

    He even goes so far as to suggest "a new act of union - a 21st century act of union" that would be ratified by a referendum, to put an end to "instability" over the relationship between Scotland and the Union.

    Concluding, he says that unless a "new spirit" around the debate develops, he "fears for the future" of the Union.

  20. Salmond challengepublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 8 June 2015

    Alex Salmond

    For a sixth time SNP MP Alex Salmond makes an intervention during the debate, this time challenging Conservative MP Bernard Jenkin.