Stephen Gethins

'Scotland would face Greek austerity'

'We'd have Greek-style austerity if we had independence'
Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton claims Scotland would struggle financially as an independent country.

MPs demand assurances on Hong Kong

Suspending the extradition bill isn't enough - MPs
Hong Kong's leader, Carrie Lam, has apologised for an extradition bill that triggered mass protests.  

She's acknowledged that the bill is now unlikely to pass.  

But in the Commons, MPs said the legislation must be withdrawn for good. 

Mandy Baker reports.

There's more from Today In Parliament at 11.30pm on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
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