Downing Street says Union summit with Nicola Sturgeon delayed by Scottish Government

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Union summit is postponed

Downing Street has claimed the 'Union summit' planned for tomorrow with Nicola Sturgeon has been delayed by the Scottish Government.

The Prime Minister had called the meeting with the devolved leaders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland after this month’s elections and said the UK was 'best served when we work together'.

However, it has been postponed, with the UK Government claiming it's due to Nicola Sturgeon's party.

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