TRADE unions and politicians called on the Westminster government today to halt attempts to push through “ideological” measures which would remove devolved powers and limit the possibility of a radical overhaul of Scotland’s economy. 

Members of the trade union and socialist movement have repeatedly raised concerns about the Internal Market Bill, which would see Westminster taking control of key devolved spending powers, as well as state aid.

The Scottish Trades Union Congress and Unite have previously backed concerns raised at Holyrood, warning the Bill would make the principle of fair work, as well as developing new jobs in transport and renewables, harder to achieve.