IT was a crucial day of Brexit debate yesterday, as MPs voted on seven amendments to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
Here are the facts. Scotland will be hit hardest by a no-deal Brexit, and Scotland voted to remain in the European Union. Holyrood's voice has been sidelined through the Brexit process.
And last night, the will of the majority of Scottish MPs was repeatedly disrespected and ignored at Westminster.
We have compiled the votes of Scottish MPs for each of the amendments, showing how our parliamentarians voted.
Measures to move away from no-deal Brexit towards customs union (Labour amendment)
A majority of Scottish MPs voted in favour of an amendment that requires ministers to secure sufficient time for the UK Parliament to consider and vote on options to prevent the UK leaving the EU without a deal, and that the options should include a permanent customs union with the EU, a strong relationship with the single market underpinned by shared institutions and obligations, and dynamic alignment on rights and standards; and legislating People's Vote on a deal or a proposition that has a Commons majority.
Ayes: 46 (SNP 35, LibDems 4, Labour 7)
Nos: 13 (Tories 13)
Although a majority of Scottish MPs voted for the amendment, the UK Parliament voted against it.
Scotland's voice will be ignored.
Respecting Scotland's vote and ruling out no-deal (SNP amendment)
A majority of Scottish MPs voted in favour of an amendment noting that the House of Commons and Scottish and Welsh parliament rejected Theresa May's deal; calling for the government to seek an extension to Article 50; agreeing that a no-deal outcome should be ruled out; recognising that if the UK is an equal partnership of nations, the 62% to remain at the EU referendum on 23 June 2016 in Scotland should be respected and that the people of Scotland should not be taken out of the EU against their will.
Ayes: 33 (SNP 33)
Nos: 13 (Tories 13)
Labour and the Lib Dems abstained.
(Two SNP MPs were tellers. Labour's Paul Farrelly, the Greens' Caroline Lucas and four Plaid Cymru MPs voted in favour)
Scotland's voice will be ignored.
Guaranteeing six days of debate on Brexit (Grieve amendment)
A majority of Scottish MPs voted in favour of an amendment that guarantees MPs six days in February and March (Feb 12, 26 and Mar 5, 12, 19 and 26) to debate and vote on Brexit amendments.
Ayes: 46 (SNP 35, LibDems 4, Labour 7)
Nos: 13 (Tories 13)
Scotland's voice will be ignored.
Giving time to debate a Bill on extending Article 50 (Cooper amendment)
A majority of Scottish MPs voted in favour of an amendment giving time to debate a private member's bill tabled by Yvette Cooper on extending Article 50 if a deal is not in place by February 26.
Ayes: 46 (SNP 35, LibDems 4, Labour 7)
Nos: 13 (Tories 13)
Scotland's voice will be ignored.
Seeking an extension to Article 50 (Reeves amendment)
A majority of Scottish MPs voted in favour of an amendment requiring the Prime Minister to seek an extension of Article 50 from the European Union if there is not a deal in place by February 26.
Ayes: 46 (SNP 35, LibDems 4, Labour 7)
Nos: 13 (Tories 13)
Scotland's voice will be ignored.
Rejecting a no-deal Brexit (Spelman amendment)
A majority of Scottish MPs voted in favour of an amendment that rejects a no-deal Brexit.
Ayes: 46 (SNP 35, LibDems 4, Labour 7)
Nos: 13 (Tories 13)
Scotland's voice will be respected ... on an amendment that holds no legal sway.
An alternative to the Irish backstop (Brady amendment)
A majority of Scottish MPs voted against an amendment that requires the Northern Ireland backstop to be replaced with alternative arrangements to avoid a hard border; supports leaving the European Union with a deal and would therefore support the Withdrawal Agreement subject to this change.
Ayes: 13 (Tories 13)
Nos: 46 (SNP 35, LibDems 4, Labour 7)
Scotland's voice will be ignored.
On only one of seven votes was what the majority of Scotland's representatives voted for passed.
This Brexit will be an English one – and with Scotland's will so consistently ignored on such a crucial issue, it becomes clear where our future must lie.
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