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Sturgeon fears Labour rebels will help pass Brexit deal Sturgeon fears Labour rebels will help pass Brexit deal
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Nicola Sturgeon has warned Labour MPs that it would be the "end" for the party in Scotland if they help pass Boris Johnson's Brexit bill.Nicola Sturgeon has warned Labour MPs that it would be the "end" for the party in Scotland if they help pass Boris Johnson's Brexit bill.
Scotland's first minister was speaking ahead of a special Saturday sitting of Parliament - the first in 37 years.Scotland's first minister was speaking ahead of a special Saturday sitting of Parliament - the first in 37 years.
The prime minister is trying to secure the 320 votes the UK government needs to ensure a parliamentary majority.The prime minister is trying to secure the 320 votes the UK government needs to ensure a parliamentary majority.
Ms Sturgeon believes some Labour MPs will rebel against Jeremy Corbyn and back the deal.Ms Sturgeon believes some Labour MPs will rebel against Jeremy Corbyn and back the deal.
Speaking to the BBC at Westminster she said: "I think it would be the end for Labour in Scotland if they turn out to be the handmaidens of Boris Johnson's Brexit."Speaking to the BBC at Westminster she said: "I think it would be the end for Labour in Scotland if they turn out to be the handmaidens of Boris Johnson's Brexit."
Labour's seven Scottish MP are expected to vote against the deal.Labour's seven Scottish MP are expected to vote against the deal.
Meanwhile, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told BBC Scotland that he believes any Conservatives who do not back the bill should have the whip taken away from them.Meanwhile, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told BBC Scotland that he believes any Conservatives who do not back the bill should have the whip taken away from them.
Without the backing of the DUP, which has said it cannot support the revised bill, the vote is likely to be extremely tight.Without the backing of the DUP, which has said it cannot support the revised bill, the vote is likely to be extremely tight.
Speaker John Bercow may also select a number of amendments for debate, including one from former Tory MP Oliver Letwin, which has cross-party support. However, the decisive vote on the deal itself may be put off, after Speaker John Bercow selected an amendment from former Tory MP Oliver Letwin which could see MPs agree to delay Brexit until all the UK's exit legislation has been agreed.
Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster leader, has also tabled an amendment to the motion, rejecting the new Brexit deal. Downing Street has threatened to postpone the vote on the revised deal if the amendment is passed.
He also calls for an extension until at least 31 January 2020, allowing for an early election. Opposition leaders voiced opposition to Mr Johnson's proposals at the beginning of Saturday's session, with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn saying the deal was "even worse" than that agreed by Theresa May and that his MPs "will not be duped".
The first minister said final decisions on how the SNP plans to vote will not be taken until Saturday morning. But speaking on Friday, Ms Sturgeon said she feared "nods and winks" were being given to Labour rebels, voicing a "growing suspicion" that "Labour will allow Boris Johnson to get his deal over the line".
Speaking on Friday, she added: "My growing suspicion today is that Labour will allow Boris Johnson to get his deal over the line tomorrow." She repeated her warning against this on Saturday, saying: "Johnson has broken virtually every past promise he has made on Brexit. How anyone could believe promises he makes now on workers' rights or anything else is beyond me.
Although Labour's official position is to oppose the deal the first minister fears "nods and winks" are being given to party rebels. "'Caveat emptor' should be the words ringing in ears of any Labour MP thinking of backing this deal."
Ms Sturgeon also believes the choice was not simply between the prime minister's deal and no deal. There were clashes in the Commons before the debate proper even began, with the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford branding Mr Johnson's effort "even worse than Theresa May's deal", which was rejected by MPs on three occasions.
She said: "The alternative to this deal tomorrow is the Benn Act, which would require an extension request. That's the law of the land. He said the prime minister "didn't even consider giving Scotland a fair deal", and said Scotland would be "left at an economic disadvantage" compared to Northern Ireland.
"So anybody who says that it's a choice tomorrow between this deal and no deal is frankly not being straight with people." Amendments tabled by SNP members to reject the deal and seek a general election instead were not selected for the debate.
Ms Sturgeon said her party will vote against the deal but would be sympathetic to voting for a second referendum. Mr Johnson, meanwhile, insisted that his proposals would be ""greatly to the benefit of people in Scotland".
Meanwhile, in an interview with BBC Scotland's The Nine, Alister Jack admitted the result will be "very close". He said: "For the people of Scotland, they now have the chance, championed by wonderful Scottish Conservative MPs, to take back control of their fisheries from the end of next year and allow the people of Scotland at last to enjoy the benefits of their spectacular marine wealth - in a way they would be denied under the SNP, who would hand back control of Scottish fishing to Brussels."
In an interview with BBC Scotland's The Nine, Alister Jack admitted the vote would be "very close".
The Scottish Secretary also confirmed that there would be no border checks at Cairnryan under the terms of the deal - they would be at Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland.The Scottish Secretary also confirmed that there would be no border checks at Cairnryan under the terms of the deal - they would be at Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland.
He added that he would like to see any Tory rebels who fail to back the deal have the whip taken away from them.He added that he would like to see any Tory rebels who fail to back the deal have the whip taken away from them.
Twenty-one MPs were expelled from the parliamentary Conservative party after they rebelled against the government in a bid to prevent a no-deal Brexit in September.Twenty-one MPs were expelled from the parliamentary Conservative party after they rebelled against the government in a bid to prevent a no-deal Brexit in September.
"It's a decision for the prime minister and the chief whip but I think we should treat everyone equally and what's good for the goose is good for the gander," said Mr Jack, a former whip."It's a decision for the prime minister and the chief whip but I think we should treat everyone equally and what's good for the goose is good for the gander," said Mr Jack, a former whip.
'Fair and balanced''Fair and balanced'
Mr Johnson said the "great new deal" would see the UK "take back control of our laws, borders, money and trade without disruption".Mr Johnson said the "great new deal" would see the UK "take back control of our laws, borders, money and trade without disruption".
It removes the much-disputed "backstop" proposals for the Irish border post-Brexit, and would instead see Northern Ireland remain in the UK's customs territory - while adhering to a limited set of EU rules on goods. Representatives in Northern Ireland would be able to decide whether to continue this arrangement every four years.It removes the much-disputed "backstop" proposals for the Irish border post-Brexit, and would instead see Northern Ireland remain in the UK's customs territory - while adhering to a limited set of EU rules on goods. Representatives in Northern Ireland would be able to decide whether to continue this arrangement every four years.
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said it was a "fair and balanced agreement" - and suggested that it was the final deal on offer, saying there would be "no other prolongation".European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said it was a "fair and balanced agreement" - and suggested that it was the final deal on offer, saying there would be "no other prolongation".
However, opposition parties in the UK have been critical, with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn saying the deal sounded "even worse" than what was negotiated by the previous prime minister, Theresa May. Ms Sturgeon rejected this, saying: "The alternative to this deal is the Benn Act, which would require an extension request. That's the law of the land. So anybody who says that it's a choice between this deal and no deal is frankly not being straight with people."
The Scottish Conservatives said the "onus" was on Ms Sturgeon and her MPs to back the deal, saying it would be "unforgivable" if opposition parties "put their narrow party interests, grievances and ambitions over the best interests of the country".
Ms Sturgeon also repeated her call for a second independence referendum to take place in 2020, saying it was "clearer than ever that the best future for Scotland is one as an equal, independent European nation".
She told her party conference on Tuesday that she would submit an official request to the UK government for an agreement to hold such a referendum by the end of this year.
However, the UK government has repeatedly said it will not do such a deal, saying the 2014 ballot was a "once in a generation decision".