No. 10 shuts down access to PM May for Scottish leader Sturgeon

‘No. 10 has withdrawn Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon’s right to demand meetings with UK Prime Minister Theresa May in a move meant to downgrade the first minister’s status.
The provocative decision is likely to see Sturgeon forced to deal with Scotland Minister David Mundell because, a source told the Mail Online, “he is at the same level as her.”
The paper reported that the move is meant to antagonize the SNP amid government concerns that giving Sturgeon equal treatment makes her look like an international leader.
Sturgeon and May have held a number of meetings to discuss Brexit negotiations, an issue of considerable importance to the SNP. Sturgeon may be refused requests for similar briefings in future.’
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