UK Brexit legislation a ‘full frontal assault on devolution’, Nicola Sturgeon insists

The UK Internal Market Bill is a ‘full frontal assault on devolution’ Nicola Sturgeon said (Jane Barlow/PA)

New legislation setting out trading arrangements within the UK after the Brexit transition period has been branded a “full frontal assault on devolution” by Nicola Sturgeon.

The Scottish First Minister spoke out against proposals in the UK Government’s Internal Market Bill – saying ministers in Wales had also voiced their concerns about it “stealing” powers from the devolved governments.