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MSPs agree the UK should in no circumstances leave the EU on a no-deal basis and condemn the prime minister's plans to suspend Westminster.

87 MSPs vote for the motion, with 28 voting against it.

Holyrood votes against the Scottish Conservative amendment, calling for support for the UK government in reaching a deal with the EU.

28 MSPs back it but 87 vote against it.

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Labour MSP Jenny Marra raises a point of order on the limited time given to questions after the drug deaths situation, stating it led to no MSPs from North East being able to ask a question. She calls for a debate to be brought forward on government time.

Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh says it is for the bureau to decide time but accepts this week has been a busy one.

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Brexit Secretary Mike Russell says no-deal would begin a "spiral of decline that would last for years".

He adds there is no such thing as a no-deal in the long run, because eventually there would have to be some sort of deal with the EU.

The people are being conned by the prime minister when he says he is pursuing a deal, the cabinet secretary states.

He suggests the Conservative party has been taken over by Nigel Farage in the PM's efforts to regain Brexit Party votes.

"There's a fall coming for the Scottish Conservatives," he concludes.

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Tory MSP Murdo Fraser says "there has been quite lot of heat in this debate but very little light" and no new points being made.

Mr Fraser insists 38% of those who voted in the EU referendum in Scotland voted leave and their voices are often ignored.

He accuses the SNP of not liking the results of referendums, the Lib Dems of begin equally culpable and queries why Labour are blocking a general election.

The Tory MSP shares many of the concerns about a no-deal Brexit, however he adds the referendum outcome must be enacted.

He concludes another political stunt this afternoon will make no difference to the Brexit process and he calls for MSPs to back the Tory amendment.

Labour MSP James Kelly says proroguing parliament is an attempt to shut down democracy and prevent debate.

It is right that parliament has spoken out and reacted against that this week, he says.

The Scottish Tories have sat on their hands as the UK government crashes towards no-deal, the Labour MSP argues.

"When that general election comes, I firmly believe that Boris Johnson will be exposed as a right wing Etonian who is out of touch with communities up and down Scotland and the United Kingdom."

Judges at the Court of Session in Edinburgh have ordered the release of government emails relating to Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament.

The emails - sent from Downing Street staff to the prime minister - were detailed in court earlier this week as part of an attempt by a cross-party group of politicians to prove the Prime Minister’s decision was unlawful.

That petition was thrown out when a judge decided the matter was one of high politics and couldn’t be measured by legal standards.

But this afternoon, as part of an appeal in front of three judges, the documents were released in redacted form.

Tory MSP Jamie Greene argues the faux outrage of the SNP over Brexit is confusing and they have been nothing but obstructive during the entire process.

"They never were good at accepting the results of referendums," he adds.

By voting against Theresa May's deal three times the SNP have made a no-deal Brexit more likely, insists Mr Greene, adding one million leave voters in Scotland must have their voices heard.

SNP MSP Jenny Gilruth says the Scottish Tories believe this parliament should be subservient.

Tory MSP Liam Kerr intervenes to ask what MPs should support if the choice is a no deal or the withdrawal deal.

Ms Gilruth retorts: "I don't know what deal he's talking about. There is no deal. He's living in a fantasy land. Boris has not secured a deal. It doesn't exist."

Labour MSP Neil Findlay accuses Boris Johnson of "an arrogant abuse of power on a scale not seen in modern British political history".

"This was the antics of a bunch of privileged, arrogant, elitist, sinister, entitled, proven liars corrupting our parilamentary democracy," Mr Findlay adds.

Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says it was not only opposition MPs that blocked Theresa May's deal, but also Tory MPs.

He says it seems "pretty clear" that no-deal is the prime minister's goal.

Mr Rennie tells the chamber about a constituent who is concerned about medicine shortages, adding this would be the real impact of the "reckless" PM.

The pressure for a new vote on EU membership is building, he says.

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer says we are now in the grip of a constitutional crisis at Westminster.

Mr Greer adds the decision to suspend the UK parliament is an affront to democracy and shows the behaviour of authoritarians.

He accuses Boris Johnson of "lashing out wildly" and goes on to say the UK parliament has had to fight a last ditch effort to prevent the government overriding it.

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The Green MSP says a no-deal Brexit would be devastating, citing a shortage of medicines and food.

The UK government is turning on its own expert advisers, he adds.

Mr Greer calls for the final verdict on Brexit to be given back to the people in another referendum.

Mr Rowley says the only people that will benefit from a no-deal Brexit will be the extremely wealthy.

There will be no benefits for hard working people when the cost of living runs out of control he argues.

Turning to the Scottish Tories, Mr Rowley asks where their priorities lie: party or country?

The Labour MSP says his party supports a general election (leading to some disquiet from the Tory benches) when no-deal is not a threat.

We must go back to the people so they can make an informed decision based on the facts and remain must be an option on that ballot paper he says.

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Labour MSP Alex Rowley tells the chamber his party remains committed to preventing a no-deal Brexit and he condemns the suspension of parliament by Boris Johnson.

The new Brexit spokesperson for Scottish Labour warns we disrespect democracy at our peril.

"That's why the parliament here in Edinburgh, today, must condemn the actions of Boris Johnson and his cabal who are demonstrating a total disregard for our democracy," he adds.

Mr Cameron accepts time is running out but insists there is still a good chance a deal will be struck.

"A deal is not just achievable, it is also desirable."

We have always sought a negotiated exit from the EU as demonstrated by our support for Theresa May's deal, he argues.

The SNP bears some of the responsibility for no-deal appearing closer because they voted against this deal, the Tory MSP claims.

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Tory MSP Donald Cameron says the first minister's suggestion that the UK government might abolish this parliament was ridiculous.

This is a government that has rejected not just one, but two referendum results, Mr Cameron adds.

The SNP government ignores the will of Holyrood when it chooses, he says.

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The Tory MSP supports the UK government's policy to support a deal with the EU and he argues this is still a realistic outcome, claiming there has been technical talks in Brussels.

He insists various proposals have been explored and the UK government remains committed to a deal.

Mr Russell asks if Mr Cameron will contradict the EU Commission spokesperson who said this morning that the British government has made no proposals.

There are discussions ongoing and negotiations continue, replies Mr Cameron.