WATCH: Mike Russell explains EXACTLY why Scotland's Brexit Bill is a response to an emergency
The Scottish Government’s rebel Brexit Bill, designed to protect devolution and the Scottish Parliament from a Westminster power grab, has passed its first parliamentary hurdle, after MSPs overwhelmingly voted 86 to 27 to fast-track the legislation.
You can read our full news story on what the Bill is and why it matters by clicking here.
But for the short version, here's Mike Russell closing today's debate by explaining why it's vital that the Scottish Parliament pass the motion to protect devolution. Russell starts at 58:44.
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