Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald says it is true to say a Labour government brought proposals forward on devolution and he welcomes the minister's words on it.

Mr Macdonald asks if the minister can confirm a legislative consent motion will be brought forward if changes are made.

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Brexit Minister Mike Russell welcomes Jackson Carlaw's offer to meet very warmly and says this is a significant step.

Mr Russell says he commits to meet with Mr Carlaw and his colleague Adam Tomkins.

Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw says he welcomes Mr Russell's words on devolution.

Mr Carlaw says the Scottish Conservatives disagree with the accusations of a "power grab".

The Tory MSP says "we have a duty to prepare for the UK's departure from the EU."

He says he and colleague Adam Tomkins stand ready to address concerns and work with the Scottish government.

Mr Carlaw asks if the Scottish government will go further than the statement today in the interests of consensus.

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Mr Russell says:" I think the vast majority of our constituents would find it astonishing if there were any members elected to this Scottish Parliament who, when faced with such a challenge to the principles of devolution and the powers of the Scottish Parliament would not put them, and it, first

"Let us therefore hope we can speak as one on these matters."

The day after triggering Brexit, the government published details of its "Great Repeal Bill". Described by Theresa May as an "essential step" on the way to leaving the EU, it aims to ensure European law will no longer apply in the UK.

It has of course begun its journey into law, with the formal title of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.

It won its first Commons vote last night.

Click here for everything you need to know about the EU Withdrawal Bill.

Mr Russell says: "We have also been clear about what we expect and require the consequence of withholding consent to be: that the UK government must make the necessary changes to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill."

Mr Russell says: "The only appropriate way to divide powers between the governments is this: powers in relation to policy areas which are devolved must be for devolved ministers and devolved legislatures.

He goes on to say: "The approach taken by the UK government to the Bill is preventing this necessary - indeed essential - cooperation and coordination."

Mr Russell says: "There must be a collaborative not a divisive approach to these matters if they are to have any prospect of success.

He says the Scottish government stands ready to negotiate and agree any common approach with the UK government and the other nations of the UK which proves necessary.

Mr Russell says: "Our only condition is that the UK Government observes constitutional due process and enters into those discussions on the basis of respect for the founding principles of devolution, as endorsed by the Scottish people in 1997.

"Unfortunately, they do not seem to wish to do so."

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Scotland's Brexit minister has called for a "radical shift" in how the UK government deals with the devolved nations.

Michael Russell urged greater involvement from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish administrations in the Brexit process.

He claims Scottish ministers have not been consulted on several key papers.

The UK government said the level of engagement on Brexit was "unprecedented".

The Joint Ministerial Committee, which provides a forum for the various administrations to discuss Brexit, has not met since February, although a meeting has now been scheduled for the autumn.

Mr Russell told the British Irish Association conference in Cambridge that the views of the devolved governments have been ignored.

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Mr Russell says: "The UK government's approach isn't about UK frameworks; it is about UK government frameworks, decided on, operated by and controlled within the UK government."

The Brexit minsiter says: "Regrettably this Bill, and its approach to UK-wide frameworks, suggests a fundamental shift in the approach of the UK government to such relations with the devolved nations."

Mr Russell says there are over 100 areas where EU competencies "intersect with our competencies".

Mr Russell says the present constitutional process means that parliaments must act in accordance with EU law and the Withdrawal Bill would alter that position.

The Brexit Minister says this Bill does not give the devolved nations one single power.

"All power goes to London," he says.

He say Brexit is going to be damaging and cause an "upheaval".

The Brexit minister says the EU Withdrawal Bill suggests the UK government should take power for and to itself on devolved issues.

Mr Russell says the Legislative Consent Memorandum, external, lodged in the parliament by the first minister today, indicates the government is not willing to bring forward a Legislative Consent Motion at this time.

Brexit Minister Mike Russell says 20 years ago today celebrations were happening as people had voted overwhelmingly for devolution.

Mr Russell says "we made common cause with many" and it's in that spirit he makes this speech today.

The Brexit minister says the same unity must be shown today.

He says the UK government's white paper set out areas for which the Scottish Parliament would be responsible.