immigration have been rejected by a UK minster – who insisted the Scottish Government is pursuing the issue to "suit its agenda of separatism".
Immigration minister Kevin Foster made the provocative claim as he warned devolving powers on immigration could create "confusion" within the UK.
Scottish ministers have repeatedly argued different demographics north of the border mean control over immigration should be transferred to them.
But Foster said the UK Government is focused on establishing an "immigration system that provides success for Scotland".Westminster is setting up a new points-based immigration system that will come into effect after the EU transition period ends, and Foster said he has been "directly engaging" with organisations.
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