Welcome to The Press and Journal’s morning politics briefing — everything you need to know about politics in your region and across the country, before you start your day.
Top stories
- The Scottish Government is using devolved powers to secure the rights of EU nationals beyond the end of June, as new figures suggest thousands of Scottish residents are likely to miss a crucial Brexit deadline to continue legally living and working in the UK.
- A Scottish MP is calling for more action, education and awareness to counter disinformation in society, and cites examples of best practice from Nordic countries that Scotland could adopt.
What’s on today
- SNP MP Angela Crawley will today present her Private Members Bill to change the law to ensure those who experience a miscarriage are given at least three days paid leave.
In case you missed it
- The Mayor of Manchester has said Nicola Sturgeon treats the north of England with “contempt” after the Scottish Government announced a travel ban to Manchester over rising coronavirus cases.
- The Scottish Parliament will consider a new bill to legalise assisted dying, after a campaign spearheaded by Orkney MSP Liam McArthur.
- The SNP wants UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to delay cuts to the furlough scheme which are sert to be introduced from July 1.