No10 is seeking to cut Nicola Sturgeon out of the Cop26 summit to prevent her using it as 'an advert for an independence campaign', according to leaked messages. The notes also document efforts to ensure that the union flag is displayed as much as possible at the summit. Responding to the reports, Ms Sturgeon said anyone who allows politics to get in the way of tackling climate change would be abdicating responsibility. But the leaked messages suggest advisers are planning to keep Prime Minister Boris Johnson from sharing a platform with Ms Sturgeon in the run-up to and during the event. Mr Johnson should 'neutralise' the First Minster by including other devolved leaders where possible, they said.

Source: Daily Mail September 04, 2021 21:33 UTC