THE UK Government has responded to a letter Nicola Sturgeon sent to Theresa May about the role of devolved nations in Brexit negotiations.
In a letter sent earlier today, Sturgeon called on the Prime Minister to provide greater clarity and assurances following reports of her strategy in trying to win a majority to pass her Brexit deal in Parliament.
READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon's letter to PM over role of devolved nations in Brexit in full
May's deal has already been voted down twice by MPs, but it's anticipated to be put forward again.
The First Minister described reports of a possible offer to the DUP in order to gain support for her deal as "concerning" and said that Scotland had been repeatedly ignored throughout the Brexit process.
She wrote: "As you are aware, like Northern Ireland, Scotland voted to remain in the European Union.
"In the past two years however, Scotland's wishes and national interests have been roundly ignored and at times treated with contempt by the UK Government."
A UK Government spokesman said: "The Prime Minister is committed to delivering a Brexit that works for all parts of the United Kingdom –Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland.
"The deal she has negotiated is in the best interests of businesses and households across Scotland and will bring new opportunities to fishing and farming communities.
"We have worked constructively with the Scottish Government throughout the Brexit process, consistently updating them on negotiations and listening to their views."
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