And we're off.......published at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2018
The committee is taking evidence first from:
- Councillor Stephen McCabe of COSLA, external
- Eddie Follan, COSLA
- Lauren Bruce, also from COSLA
Summary
MSPs debate and vote on the Brexit draft withdrawal agreement
SNP, Labour, Green and Lib Dem members at Holyrood will back a motion rejecting the proposals, as well as the prospect of leaving without any deal
The Scottish Conservatives will vote against the motion, arguing that it is "needless"
Theresa May has been accused of "misleading Parliament, inadvertently or otherwise" as the full legal advice on her Brexit deal was published
And we're off.......published at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2018
Committee begins shortlypublished at 09:57 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2018
Image source, ThinkstockThe education committee will begin shortly, holding its final evidence session on music tuition in schools.
Read more about the inquiry., external
This morning MSPs will take evidence from COSLA - the umbrella body for local government in Scotland, and then from Education Secretary John Swinney.
Welcome to Holyrood Live!published at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2018
Image source, Getty ImagesGood morning and welcome to Holyrood Live on Wednesday 5 December 2018.
First up this morning, the education committee continues its inquiry into music tuition in schools, taking evidence from COSLA and then Education Secretary John Swinney.
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter lunch, education and skills ministers face portfolio questions.
Then the afternoon will be dominated by a debate on the Brexit agreement, as negotiated by Prime Minister Theresa May.
Four of the five parties will unite to vote against this agreement and a no-deal Brexit.
Wrapping up the day is a member's debate on conscientious objectors, led by Green MSP Alison Johnstone.