Labour MSP James Kelly says there are three fundamental problems with Brexit and no deal in particular: the economic damage; the undermining of opportunities; and the infringement on rights.

The inability of the Tory party to compromise has been a huge issue, he states.

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Labour MSP Johann Lamont says: "What is now happening was never painted on the side of a bus."

She urges people to understand the choice now is not just shrugging shoulders and getting on with Brexit which is why she backs a 'People's Vote'.

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SNP MSP Ruth Maguire argues the Brexit process has completely shattered the myth that the UK is a partner of equals.

Surely no-one in Scotland will support the country being disadvantaged and calls for the UK parliament to take control and put remain on the ballot paper.

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Tory MSP Alexander Stewart says the people who voted in the referendum should be listened to.

He argues Theresa May's deal will provide a transition period and will protect EU citizens rights, and he adds very much hopes Westminster backs the deal.

SNP MSP Bruce Crawford says he would take "any route to derail Brexit."

He explains this is because of the social and economic damage it would inflict on Scotland, particularly expressing concern about the impact it would have an EU citizens living in Scotland.

The second reason Mr Crawford says he wants to stop Brexit is because Scotland voted to remain.

Either you believe in the right of the people of Scotland to choose their own future or you don't he states.

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Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says he was most distressed about the message Brexit sent to the rest of the world.

Mr Rennie accepts some people felt left out of society which led to the referendum result.

"If the Brexiteers cannot agree amongst themselves what Brexit means how on earth were we supposed to know in 2016 what Brexit meant," he asks.

That's why there must be a 'People's Vote', insists the Scottish Lib Dem leader.

If parliament can't decide, the people must and he says it is impressive that so many people signed the petition calling for Article 50 to be revoked.

Mr Findlay says you know the problem is serious when the House of Commons has reverted to pen and paper for the indicative votes this evening.

He jokes that he is glad he's not there before he's not sure he could take the excitement of seeing Rees-Mogg with his Swan quill, ink pot and parchment.

The Labour MSP confirms his party is backing both a public vote on Brexit as well as a general election in a bid to get rid of the current UK government.

If there is no referendum and it comes to a choice between no deal and revoke, most sensible people will take the revoke option Mr Findlay says.

But he insists the decision should not be one of parliament alone.

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Labour MSP Neil Findlay begins: "We are in Groundhog Year and the lead role is played by Mr Tomkins this time."

The Labour MSP responds to Mr Tomkins calling out from a sedentary position to back the deal by saying even Tory MPs won't back it.

He goes on to point out Theresa May has lost vote after vote, minister after minister and is losing any shred of credibility.

I hope the deal will be rejected again he says.

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Mr Tomkins says opposition days in the chamber are better used to hold the Scottish government to account and it is a shame the Scottish Greens have opted not to do this.

The Tory MSP insists there are three options on Brexit: leaving in orderly manner; crashing out without a deal; or delay and flying in face of "clear instruction" from the public to leave.

I want us to leave under the deal negotiated and agreed by the UK government and the EU27 he states.

Then we can get on with discussions on things like the economy and health, not constitutional arguments he concludes.

Tory MSP Adam Tomkins says the decision in referendums must be respected and whether we like it or not 17.4m people voted to leave the EU.

That includes 1m in Scotland, he adds.

Mr Tomkins argues the result of the referendum of cannot be ignored, as "we are the servants, not the masters, of the people".

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Mr Harvie says if Tory and Labour MPs don't think the PM's deal is what they voted for, then how on earth can Adam Tomkins tell us that 17.4m people voted specifically for what is on offer in the deal.

If they didn't surely they need to be asked again, he says.

"17.4m people voted for Brexit," replies Mr Tomkins, adding "the withdrawal agreement will deliver Brexit".

Tory MSP Adam Tomkins intervenes to ask that if there had been a Yes vote for Scottish independence in 2014, but weeks away from independence trade doubts still existed, how would the Scottish government respond.

The only imagination is the lack of imagination by the UK Conservatives to actually come forward with something to take the country forward, replies Ms Hyslop.

The minister says the Scottish government will support any referendum provided Remain is an option on the ballot paper.

But she accepts this would not be a guarantee to stay in the EU and she insists the only way to do this is back independence.

Since 2016 Leavers has contorted themselves in arguments, Ms Hyslop says.

If the prime minister can ask the Commons to approve her own deal multiple times, it is outrageous that the public will not be asked again despite new information she states.

Brexit should be brought to an end to avert catastrophe of a no deal, she insists.

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Europe and external affairs secretary Fiona Hyslop says Holyrood can show the clear constructive leadership so manifestly absent at Westminster.

Two days before the UK was meant to leave the EU and there is still no plan that commands support, she says.

Ms Hyslop argues Scotland voted to remain in the EU and the prime minister has ignored Scotland's interests ever since.

The UK government's reputation has been damaged at home or abroad, with neither leaver or remainer thinking Brexit has been handled well.

Westminster has been in a state of chaos she adds.

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The government has officially responded to the record-breaking petition calling for Brexit to be cancelled, which will be debated by MPs next week.

The petition, which has passed more than 5.8m signatures, has been scheduled for debate on Monday, 1 April along with two other Brexit petitions.

Responding, the government said it "acknowledges the considerable number of people" who have signed it.

But revoking Article 50 would "break the promises" made to voters, it said.

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Mr Harvie welcomes the movement shown from the Labour party, saying it is recognition that "Brexit itself is a hard right project".

He seeks clarification that Neil Findlay's amendment referring to the "public vote" means the same as what Mr Harvie would call a "People's Vote".

If it is, the Scottish Greens will support it he explains.

The Scottish Green co-convener goes on to highlight public support for a new referendum, pointing to both the march at the weekend and the petition which received over 5.8 million signatures.

Mr Harvie says it's the UK government that has not respected the result of the EU referendum, as to respect it would be to accept the result was on a knife edge.

To respect it would have been to respect the voting in different parts of the UK , which they did not do, he says.

The Scottish Green co-leader says Theresa May's deal has been defeated twice, yet Tory MSP Adam Tomkins calls for it to be backed.

He accuses the UK government of being self-indulgent.

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Scottish Green co-convener Patrick Harvie says the EU is one of the most successful peace project on the planet and one of the strongest voices against climate change.

It has also given us freedom of movement, "a liberating principle for the people of Europe" he states.

Mr Harvie says he was disappointed when the UK voted to leave in 2016 - but he goes on to criticise the actions of the UK government since then.

"Every offer of political compromise has been utterly rejected."

Turning to calls to "respect" the result of the referendum, he asks should we respect the Leave campaign's "criminality" and the "racism" of many Leave campaigners.

The Scottish Parliament is expected to formally back calls for Brexit to be cancelled in a vote later on Wednesday.

MSPs will be asked to support a motion calling for Article 50 to be revoked if it is not possible for another EU referendum to be held.

It has been lodged by the Greens and is expected to be backed by the SNP - but the result will be largely symbolic.

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Theresa May has previously ruled out revoking Article 50, which she said would be a "failure of democracy".

More than five million people across the UK have signed a petition calling for Brexit to be cancelled, with about a million protesters marching through London on Sunday to call for another referendum - a so-called People's Vote.

Opinion polls have suggested that a narrow majority of people are now in favour of remaining in the EU, according to analysis by polling expert Prof Sir John Curtice.

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The Scottish Greens will now lead a debate calling for Article 50 to be revoked.

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