Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard agrees with the first minister that no-deal would be a disaster.

The first minister says Mr Leonard is right to point out the default positions means leaving the UK on 29 March,

Ms Sturgeon calls on the prime minister to find a legal way to change this.

She also calls on Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to back a second Brexit referendum.

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Mr Carlaw goes on to say: "We have accepted the results of all referendums, the first minister has accepted none."

He calls for Ms Sturgeon to respect the result and back an orderly exit.

"I do respect the outcome of the 2016 referendum, Scotland voted to remain in the EU," Ms Sturgeon replies.

She lambastes Mr Carlaw for arguing there is a majority of support for the prime minister's deal in Scotland.

The first minister says it is time for the prime minister to accept defeat.

Another referendum could have the same status as the 2016 referendum, which was legally non-binding and advisory - in common with past UK referendums. But some MPs want to hold a binding referendum where the result would automatically take effect.

Either way, a referendum can't just happen automatically. The rules for referendums are set out in a law called the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.

There would have to be a new piece of legislation to make a referendum happen and to determine the rules, such as who would be allowed to vote.

It couldn't be rushed through, because there has to be time for the Electoral Commission to consider and advise on the referendum question.

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Mr Carlaw says the first minister has chosen not to enhance the dignity of her office.

The Scottish Conservative deputy leader says it is now the duty of those who oppose the deal to spell out what they want instead.

He says Ms Sturgeon's desire for a second Brexit referendum is just a prelude to the referendum she really wants.

The first minister says Scotland's Remai vote has not been respected.

If every single SNP MP had backed the deal it would still have been rejected, she says, adding that: "If parliament can't decide the people should."

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Mr Carlaw says Brexit Secretary Mike Russell accused those who backed the deal as being "traitors to Scotland".

"Surely the first minister will disassociate herself with this inflammatory smear and it is telling that she has not," he says.

The first minister says he a struggling to believe the Jackson Carlaw has come here to talk about a Twitter hashtag.

Every Scottish Conservative MP, bar one, has chosen to put loyalty to the PM ahead of the interests of the Scottish people, she states.

Why did Scottish Tories refuse to take no deal off the table, she asks.

Theresa May's EU withdrawal deal has been rejected by MPs by an overwhelming majority for a second time, with just 17 days to go to Brexit.

MPs voted down the prime minister's deal by 149 - a smaller margin than when they rejected it in January.

MPs have voted against the prospect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

They will go on to a further vote on Thursday 14 March on a Brexit delay.

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Scottish Conservative interim leader Jackson Carlaw says those calling for the prime minister's Brexit deal to be supported include the NFU, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, the Scottish Fishermen's Federation and the CBI.

Mr Carlaw asks: "First minister, are they traitors too?"

"The prime minister's deal is a bad deal," replies the first minister.

Ms Sturgeon points out Mrs May could not even convince her own cabinet to back her.

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Nicola Sturgeon will face questions from opposition party leaders shortly.

It's almost certain last night's rejection of a no-deal Brexit at Westminster will be raised in some guise, but perhaps not by Scottish Conservative deputy leader Jackson Carlaw.

Backbench MSPs will definitely ask questions about the Chancellor's Spring Statement, mesh survivors and drug deaths will definitely be raised.

Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham points to close working with local authorities and the Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy.

Mr Greene says a main driver for reduction will be improving the uptake of low emission vehicles and he asks how many charging points are being installed in North Ayrshire.

Ms Cunningham confirms there are 12 in place with a further 6 being installed.

Air quality on Scotland's most-polluted street has got worse in the past year, according to figures from Friends of the Earth (FoE) Scotland.

Nitrogen dioxide levels on Hope Street in Glasgow averaged 60 micrograms per cubic metre (mcg/m3) last year compared with 58 in 2017.

The new total means pollution there is 50% higher than the legal limit.

It is hoped a new Low Emissions Zone (LEZ), introduced on 31 December, will help bring levels down.

The two measures of air pollution are nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter (PM10), which are both caused by fossil-fuel engines.

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Glasgow Kerbside (Hope St) - 60

Edinburgh Queensferry Road - 51

Edinburgh Nicolson Street - 49

Edinburgh St John's Road - 46

Dundee Seagate - 43

Dundee Lochee Road - 42

Figures in mcg per cubic metre. The European Ambient Air Quality Directive set a limit for NO2 of 40 mcg per cubic metre.

Tory MSP Jamie Greene asks the Scottish government what action it is taking to reduce air pollution in North Ayrshire.

Housing Minister Kevin Stewart says the Scottish government does not direct individual social landlords.

They are required by the social housing charter to balance services provided and cost, he adds.

Ms Maguire says a constituent has been subject to a 6% increase in rent last year, following a 6% increase the year before.

She says action on affordability is urgent.

The minister says the Scottish government is taking an "active interest" in affordability.

Tory MSP Graham Simpson calls for more social housing to be built, saying the government is "way off target".

Rents in housing associations are 18% lower than in England and 21% lower for local authority owned homes, Mr Stewart replies.

He insists housing delivery is "on track".

SNP MSP Ruth Maguire asks what action the Scottish government is taking to ensure that social housing is affordable to tenants.

Mr Greene queries what would have happened if Global Radio was not to go down the route it has chosen.

Mr Harding says there would be an acceleration of the trend towards more listeners going to digital options.

There are no guidelines which require digital operators to provide local content whatsoever he adds.

Local news does have to be protected and stations have to have flexibility to compete in the market Mr Harding insists.

Convener Joan McAlpine wonders how much money Global Radio spent to lobby Ofcom.

"We don't spend any money lobbying Ofcom" he states, though he meets them about once a month.

That ends today's session.

Tory MSP Jamie Greene says the founder of Global has said if you take 50 different radio stations there cannot be 50 good presenters, why not take the best ones across the network.

How does he think that will make presenters feel, he asks.

Mr Harding says: "We do our best to explain why we are doing it.

"We have to put our listeners first."

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If we get it wrong we'll be punished says Mr Harding.

Mr Greene points out there is nothing that has been said today that is about the listener, it's all about cost.

Mr Harding says it is very sad four presenters will no longer have Scottish morning shows and it's sad people will lose their jobs.

Green MSP Ross Greer asks if staff in Scotland are unionised.

No, says Corrie Martin.

Would you recognise a union if they were, Mr Greer asks.

Mr Harding says he is unable to answer as it is not his area, but agrees to get back to the committee on this.