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'Scotland may be blocked from EU if it removes Trident on rapid timetable'
AN independent Scotland may be blocked from joining the European Union if it insisted on removing Trident before the UK had found an alternative base for the nuclear missile system, according to one of the world's leading defence experts.

Ireland's deputy prime minister Leo Varadkar.

Boris Johnson's actions could break up the UK, says Ireland's deputy PM

Brussels has game planned the prospect of what to do if the UK doesn't pay fines in a legal dispute over the NI protocol.

PREMIUM 'EU will impose tariffs on Scottish whisky and salmon before indyref2 to punish UK'

Angus Robertson and Lorna Slater are hoping to build closer ties between Scotland and the EU when they embark on a two day visit to Brussels today.

Angus Robertson and Lorna Slater accused of ignoring Erasmus on Brussels visit

Liz Truss will make the announcement in a statement to the Commons

Liz Truss 'set to announce plans' to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal

A Saltire flag and a Union flag flying above Whitehall in Westminster, London. Photo PA.

PREMIUM 'Indyref2 in 2023 would delight Putin' says war expert

Sturgeon not written to EU leaders over Scots joining despite 2023 Indyref pledge

PREMIUM Sturgeon not written to EU leaders over Scots joining despite 2023 Indyref pledge

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack pictured leaving Downing Street. File photo.

Alister Jack visiting Finland and Norway in bid to boost post Brexit trade

The Italian ambassdor said a Scotttish Government hub in Rome would be 'most welcome'.

PREMIUM Scots hub in Rome would be 'most welcome' says top diplomat after FM meeting

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a media conference at Scotland House in Brussels on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She will meet Italy's ambassador to the UK today. Photo AP.

PREMIUM Nicola Sturgeon to meet top European diplomat today ahead of indyref2 push

European Union flags are pictured outside the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium.

PREMIUM An independent Scotland may benefit by joining the Euro, says top expert

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters at night on January 30, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

Scottish Government boosts spending on global hubs ahead of planned indyref2

A young girl holds the flag of the European Union as she looks towards Whitelee Wind Farm outside Glasgow. Photo Colin Mearns.

PREMIUM SNP in 'ongoing discussions' about EU vote commitment in indyref2

Flags outside Le Berlaymont, headquarters of the European Commission - the executive branch of the EU - in Brussels.

PREMIUM Foreign Office faces 'self-inflicted' Brexit red tape in Brussels bureau staff bid

Alison Rowat: Johnson enters the White House to make friends and lower expectations

Unspun Alison Rowat: Johnson enters the White House to make friends and lower expectations

SNP minister: Brexit putting 'constraint' on net zero and renewables progress

SNP minister: Brexit putting 'constraint' on net zero and renewables progress

The UK has experienced a worse export trade balance than 13 of its closest neighbours since Brexit

PREMIUM Scotland's £9bn blow as UK suffers exports drop since Brexit

New report finds proportion of EU workers in UK hospitality drops heavily in two years

New report finds proportion of EU workers in UK hospitality drops heavily in two years

The UK Government has called for 'significant change' to the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol

EU rules out redrawing Northern Ireland Protocol after 'significant change' demand

Updated UK Government seeking 'significant change' to Northern Ireland Protocol

The UK Government is ' keeping all options on the table' as a standoff over the Northern Ireland Protocol continues

UK Government could still overrule Northern Ireland Protocol as Brexit standoff continues

EU needs to recognise NI Protocol has failed – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

EU needs to recognise NI Protocol has failed – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Demand for settled status advice almost doubled ahead of deadline figures show

Demand for settled status advice almost doubled ahead of deadline figures show

Australia trade deal: Fears farmers are being 'short-changed' but good news for whisky

Australia trade deal: Fears farmers are being 'short-changed' but good news for whisky

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has criticised the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol standoff

Brexit talks: EU position on Northern Ireland standoff 'entirely unreasonable'

Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson at the G7 summit

G7 overshadowed by Macron's 'offensive' Union remarks in EU row

The EU warned it is losing patience with the UK Government over the Northern Ireland Protocol

Brexit talks: EU patience with UK 'wearing very thin' as trade war threat looms

Brexit Minister Lord Frost with Penny Mordaunt and Lindsay Appleby, sitting opposite European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic, Richard Szostak and Joao Vale De Almeida

Brexit: No breakthrough in Northern Ireland Protocol talks amid trade war fears

Michel Barnier (left) arriving from the Eurostar with EU Ambassador to the UK, Portuguese diplomat Joao Vale de Almeida

EU ambassador to UK accuses DUP leader of making comments that lack “adherence to reality”

EU not using N Ireland to punish UK for Brexit, EC vice-president claims

EU not using N Ireland to punish UK for Brexit, EC vice-president claims

Scotland's Europe Minister urges UK Government to extend EU Settlement Scheme

Scotland's Europe Minister urges UK Government to extend EU Settlement Scheme

EU accuse AstraZeneca of acting in bad faith to provide jabs to other nations as they seek huge fine in court

EU accuse AstraZeneca of acting in bad faith to provide jabs to other nations as they seek huge fine in court

EU has ‘tin ear’ to concerns about Northern Ireland Protocol, says Foster

EU has ‘tin ear’ to concerns about Northern Ireland Protocol, says Foster

Agreed UK/EU approach on medicines for Northern Ireland ‘urgently needed’

Agreed UK/EU approach on medicines for Northern Ireland ‘urgently needed’

Conservative Party staff given one week to hand over communication about Boris Johnson flat refurbishment

Conservative Party staff given one week to hand over communication about Boris Johnson flat refurbishment

Who is on BBC Question Time tonight?

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European Commission launches legal action against AstraZeneca over vaccine contract

European Commission launches legal action against AstraZeneca over vaccine contract

Checks proposed for Irish land border will not solve sea border issues, MPs told

Checks proposed for Irish land border will not solve sea border issues, MPs told

Turkey blames EU for row over ‘sofagate’ and denies snubbing Ursula von der Leyen

Turkey blames EU for row over ‘sofagate’ and denies snubbing Ursula von der Leyen

Douglas Ross condemns 'shocking scenes' in Northern Ireland amid grilling on post-Brexit trade rules

WATCH Douglas Ross condemns 'shocking scenes' in Northern Ireland amid grilling on post-Brexit trade rules

Catriona Stewart: Glasgow being renowned for its fish-laden waterways, the Goves will fit right in

Catriona Stewart: Glasgow being renowned for its fish-laden waterways, the Goves will fit right in

Sainsbury's has warned over a national shortage of pet food amid a surge in ownership, while Brexit has also impacted on supplies

Supermarkets issue warning over national shortage of pet food

Arlene Foster brands EU reaction to protocol grace period extensions ‘hysterical’

Arlene Foster brands EU reaction to protocol grace period extensions ‘hysterical’

Lord Frost calls on EU to ‘shake off remaining ill will over Brexit’

Lord Frost calls on EU to ‘shake off remaining ill will over Brexit’

Barrie Deas has hit out at critics and Boris Johnson's Brexit fishing deal

PREMIUM Fishing chief hits out at 'sneaky' Tory grandee critic and PM's failed Brexit deal

EC vice president admits mistakes were made in attempt to trigger Article 16 of Northern Ireland Protocol

EC vice president admits mistakes were made in attempt to trigger Article 16 of Northern Ireland Protocol

European Commission has had no discussions with UK on ‘mutual enforcement’ plan

European Commission has had no discussions with UK on ‘mutual enforcement’ plan

Ursula von der Leyen regrets triggering of Article 16 over Covid vaccines

Ursula von der Leyen regrets triggering of Article 16 over Covid vaccines

New taskforce to help Scots fishing sector’s Brexit export ‘issues’ to meet

New taskforce to help Scots fishing sector’s Brexit export ‘issues’ to meet

Who is on BBC Question Time tonight?

Who is on BBC Question Time tonight?

Michael Russell

Michael Russell: Brexit problems for Scots firms 'multiplying and spreading'

Support announced for Scottish seafood and fishing industries

Support announced for Scottish seafood and fishing industries

UK confident that EU will not block vaccines following Northern Ireland 'mistake' over Covid vaccine controls

UK confident that EU will not block vaccines following Northern Ireland 'mistake' over Covid vaccine controls

Scottish income tax 2021-22 - What could you be paying?

Explained Scottish income tax 2021-22 — How much could you be paying?