The electors met for mass at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel from Wednesday afternoon.

Mr Swinney however said Holyrood had had a “very, very extensive democratic debate” on such matters when it considered legislation which was ultimately blocked by Westminster which would have allowed ...

Nick Thomas-Symonds, who has previously insisted there are no plans for a youth mobility scheme, said the UK would consider “sensible” proposals from Brussels.