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Sturgeon attends emergency British-Irish Council summit Sturgeon attends emergency British-Irish Council summit
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has attended a meeting of the British-Irish Council to discuss the impact of the Brexit vote. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has had "frank and robust" talks with the British-Irish Council at a meeting to discuss the impact of the Brexit vote.
The first minister has travelled to Wales with other political leaders for an "extraordinary summit" of the group.The first minister has travelled to Wales with other political leaders for an "extraordinary summit" of the group.
The council normally meets annually, last convening in Glasgow in June.The council normally meets annually, last convening in Glasgow in June.
Ms Sturgeon said the emergency meeting was "one of the most important ever" for the group, coming in the aftermath of the UK's vote to leave the EU.Ms Sturgeon said the emergency meeting was "one of the most important ever" for the group, coming in the aftermath of the UK's vote to leave the EU.
Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones, who convened the Cardiff summit, said afterwards that the devolved governments should need to give permission before the formal process of Brexit begins.Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones, who convened the Cardiff summit, said afterwards that the devolved governments should need to give permission before the formal process of Brexit begins.
The group includes representatives of the UK and Irish governments, the devolved administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the governments of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.The group includes representatives of the UK and Irish governments, the devolved administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the governments of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
Ms Sturgeon was joined by her Welsh and Northern Irish counterparts Mr Jones and Arlene Foster, the Irish taoiseach Enda Kenny and Scotland Office minister Lord Dunlop.Ms Sturgeon was joined by her Welsh and Northern Irish counterparts Mr Jones and Arlene Foster, the Irish taoiseach Enda Kenny and Scotland Office minister Lord Dunlop.
Negotiation processNegotiation process
The special session of the council was called by Mr Jones to discuss the implications of the Brexit vote, including questions over the land border between the UK and continuing EU member Ireland.The special session of the council was called by Mr Jones to discuss the implications of the Brexit vote, including questions over the land border between the UK and continuing EU member Ireland.
He said there would be "fundamental changes" as a result of the referendum, adding: "During this tumultuous time, it is more important than ever to maintain the strength of this relationship and work together to map out a successful way forward."He said there would be "fundamental changes" as a result of the referendum, adding: "During this tumultuous time, it is more important than ever to maintain the strength of this relationship and work together to map out a successful way forward."
He said the session had been "hugely helpful" in identifying challenges, with the council resolving to work together to find solutions.He said the session had been "hugely helpful" in identifying challenges, with the council resolving to work together to find solutions.
Ms Sturgeon said there had been a "frank and very robust" discussion at the meeting, with her focus on ensuring Scotland plays a full part in the Brexit discussions.Ms Sturgeon said there had been a "frank and very robust" discussion at the meeting, with her focus on ensuring Scotland plays a full part in the Brexit discussions.
She questioned the process by which the decision to trigger Article 50 - the formal process of leaving the European Union - will be taken, with Mr Jones saying devolved governments should have to give approval for this.She questioned the process by which the decision to trigger Article 50 - the formal process of leaving the European Union - will be taken, with Mr Jones saying devolved governments should have to give approval for this.
For the UK government, Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire repeated the prime minister's line that "Brexit means Brexit", but insisted that Theresa May's administration is "in listening mode".For the UK government, Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire repeated the prime minister's line that "Brexit means Brexit", but insisted that Theresa May's administration is "in listening mode".
On the subject of the Irish border, Mr Kenny said "there will not be a hard border from Dundalk to Kerry".On the subject of the Irish border, Mr Kenny said "there will not be a hard border from Dundalk to Kerry".
'Explore all options''Explore all options'
Ms Sturgeon has pledged to protect Scotland's links with Europe after Scottish voters backed remaining in the EU by a margin of 62% to 38%.Ms Sturgeon has pledged to protect Scotland's links with Europe after Scottish voters backed remaining in the EU by a margin of 62% to 38%.
Prior to the meeting, the first minister said: "Scotland voted overwhelming to remain within the European Union and that democratic choice by the Scottish people - so important to our economy, society and culture - will guide us as we seek to maintain our relationship with the EU.Prior to the meeting, the first minister said: "Scotland voted overwhelming to remain within the European Union and that democratic choice by the Scottish people - so important to our economy, society and culture - will guide us as we seek to maintain our relationship with the EU.
"As I have consistently said, we will explore all options to ensure that relationship is protected, and the new prime minister gave me an undertaking when we met in Edinburgh last Friday that she is willing to consider the options we put forward."As I have consistently said, we will explore all options to ensure that relationship is protected, and the new prime minister gave me an undertaking when we met in Edinburgh last Friday that she is willing to consider the options we put forward.
"This British-Irish Council meeting is the first opportunity we have had as a forum to properly discuss the referendum result and what it means for each of our administrations."This British-Irish Council meeting is the first opportunity we have had as a forum to properly discuss the referendum result and what it means for each of our administrations.
"As such, this is one of the most important ever meetings of the British-Irish Council.""As such, this is one of the most important ever meetings of the British-Irish Council."