UK Leader Candidates Pledge Greater Scrutiny in Scotland

NoThe city of Perth had a long conservative tradition until last May’s municipal elections, in which the Scottish National Party (SNP) lost its dominance, and Truss, who wanted to win the Conservative primaries, said he would demand more transparency. Executive Scotsman, if you enter Downing Street.

Truss criticized Scottish Government leader Nicola Sturgeon for focusing on promoting “constitutional division” rather than social priorities.

“I will ensure that my government does everything necessary to hold elected representatives to account for not delivering the quality public services that Scots deserve, particularly health and education,” he said.

The other prime ministerial candidate, Rishi Sunak, has promised to compel the chief executive, the permanent secretary to the Scottish government and the highest authority on self-government, to make an annual appearance before Westminster in London.

“For too long, the Scottish National Party has been able to cover up its failings in picking and choosing the data it publishes. The Scottish Government will change that by making sure it is accountable and that our public services are better managed,” he pledged. .

“The UK’s future is bright, but our union needs all countries to work together to achieve it,” he added.

Sturgeon plans to hold a new referendum on independence in October next year.

The consultation requires federal government approval, which outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused after Scots voted to remain in the UK in 2014, saying there was “no time” for another consultation.

As provided for in the Scottish Act 1998 governing the relationship between London and Edinburgh, it is the House of Commons that can legislate on the future of the union.

The legality of Sturgeon’s consultation without the London government will be assessed by Britain’s Supreme Court on October 11 and 12.

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