Scottish independence: 'Worrying' for civil servants to be working on breaking up UK, says Simon Case

The Scottish Government has reacted furiously to the Cabinet Secretary’s comments

By Dale Miller and Christopher McKeon

Published 19th Jul 2023, 04:55 BST

Updated 21st Jul 2023, 10:51 BST

The head of the UK civil service has been accused of making a major “blunder” after saying new guidance was being drawn up amid concerns officials in Scotland were working to “break up the United Kingdom”.

Cabinet secretary Simon Case said civil servants in Scotland could be issued with new guidance within "weeks" after complaints that about 20 officials were supporting Jamie Hepburn, the Scottish independence minister.