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"What is it that first attracted you to the independence referendum-supporting Jeremy Corbyn," asks Mr Carlaw.

"I think the leaders of both UK parties are completely and utterly useless," replies the first minister.

Mr Carlaw jokes there is nothing anyone can do to help the Liberal Democrats.

He suggests Ms Sturgeon would “roll out the red carpet herself” to Downing Street if Mr Corbyn promised another referendum.

Ms Sturgeon says it is clear the Westminster system is broken which is why another referendum is needed.

I want that choice to be the people’s choice, not Boris Johnson’s, she says.

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Presiding Officer announces David McGill as the parliament's new chief executive, following on from Sir Paul Grice.

Jackson Carlaw says yesterday Jeremy Corbyn again declared he is prepared to grant indyref 2 if he becomes prime minister.

This is met with cheers from the SNP benches.

The Scottish Conservative interim leader persists and asks if the first minister wishes to thank Labour.

Nicola Sturgeon insists she is more interested in the pact between Labour and the Tories to help the Lib Dems in Ian Blackford's seat

The first minister says the choice at the forthcoming election is between Brexit or putting the right to put Scotland's future in the hands of the people of Scotland.

Education Secretary John Swinney says the information on asbestos in schools is not held centrally, but local authorities must keep a register.

We expect councils to follow the HSE guidance on asbestos, external, he adds.

Mr Bibby points to reports over 1600 schools and universities still contain asbestos and he suggests there is a case for regular air sampling in schools.

Mr Swinney again points to the strict guidance regarding asbestos safety.

Labour MSP Neil Bibby asks the Scottish government how many primary and secondary school buildings contain asbestos.

In August asbestos was present in roof sheeting at a former school being demolished in Aberdeen, the city council has confirmed.

BBC Scotland revealed on Friday work had been suspended at the Kincorth Academy site amid concerns.

The council launched an investigation into the incident.

• School demolition suspended over asbestos fears

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At noon, Nicola Sturgeon will be quizzed during first minister's questions.

Then Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton leads a debate on Hong Kong.

After lunch, social security questions takes place, followed by the statement on farming subsidies and a statement on emissions.

Finally, MSPs will mark 100 years of the Forestry Commission.

Convener Joan McAlpine says there are ten policy areas which the Scottish government believe legislative consent should be required but the UK government disagrees.

Mr Russell says similar issues came up during framework discussions and highlights the UK government is the "jury and judge" when such problems occur.

That ends today's session.

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Mr Russell points out there is no proposed involvement of devolved administrations in the joint committee.

Part of Boris Johnson's new Brexit deal includes the provision to set up a joint committee made up of UK and EU representatives.

Read more about the deal here with our Reality Check team.

Mr Russell highlights there is no natural growth of population in the Highlands and islands and therefore immigration is needed.

Without it our services will suffer he warns, adding this will impact all of Scotland but particularly rural areas.

We need freedom of movement, "no ifs no buts".

The Scottish government analysis says in a scenario of 50% less EU migration, the working age population will decline by almost 2% rather than the current projection of remaining flat.

SNP MSP Annabelle Ewing points to the Scottish government analysis which says the impact of the new Brexit deal would be 6.1% lower Scottish GDP by 2030.

This equates to a cost to each person in Scotland equivalent to £1,600.

Mr Russell reiterates his point that the analysis shows Johnson's deal is slightly worse than May's deal and warns the impact may be worse than the estimates.

SCOTLAND’S PLACE IN EUROPE: Our Assessment of the Revised Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, external was published by the Scottish government yesterday.

The cabinet secretary highlights the amount of time already taken on considering Brexit, describing it as a "blackhole" that will only get bigger.

"The only way to get Brexit done is to stop Brexit, to say this was absolutely daft, it cannot work, and crucially Scotland did not vote for it," insists Mr Russell.

Green MSP Ross Greer wonders how the deal could impact on the economic relationship between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Mr Russell confirms the Scottish government is looking into this now, before criticising the UK government for not conducting such analysis.

He says there will be an economic disadvantage because firms will want to take advantage of single market benefits.

"The Withdrawal Agreement Bill will fall with the dissolution of parliament," explains Luke McBratney from the Scottish government.

Lib Dem MSP Mike Rumbles asks if it would not be politically sensible to pause work being done by the Scottish government until the result of the election is known.

Mr Russell warns we must prepare for the "hopefully non existent no-deal."

The legislative consent memorandum falls when the bill falls, he adds, which will impact on regulations like agricultural payments.

"This is no way for the UK government to run the country."