Both before and after the result of Scotland’s independence referendum, the people of Scotland were assured by the UK Government and their Better Together affiliates that a No vote would result in considerable devolution of power and greater respect and consideration at a UK level for the views of the Scottish people.

Fast forward nine months, following an overwhelming general election victory for the SNP in Scotland, in which the Scottish people have spoken; they want fiscal and welfare powers devolved to Holyrood to allow the Scottish Government to reverse devastating UK Government cuts.

Yet early last week, when Scotland’s SNP MPs put forward amendments to the Scotland Bill which would have seen some of these extra powers devolved, MPs from the rest of the UK voted them down. Later on in the week the Tory government made their first push to introduce the much-hyped English Votes for English Laws (EVEL), which would allow only English MPs to vote on certain primary legislation. The resulting proposals, introduced by Commons’ leader Chris Grayling, have been an absolute shambles.

They propose to allow the House of Commons Speaker – currently John Bercow – to decide which legislation does not apply to Scotland (and/or Wales and Northern Ireland). For example, if introducing legislation on an area which is devolved to the Scottish Parliament, such as the NHS, Scottish MPs might not be allowed to vote. However, we have been given no guarantee that the speaker will consider any knock-on effects on the Scottish budget. This is no small concern to the Scottish people, especially coming from a UK government with a slash and burn approach to public service delivery.

The proposals also offer a veto – a rule requiring a double majority in the House of Commons – to English MPs voting on secondary legislation. You may have heard the term “double majority” in recent months when SNP MPs suggested that, if a UK-exit from the EU was to take place, each constituent part of the UK’s electorate would have to approve it. However, the SNP’s proposals were summarily dismissed by the Tories as unfair to voters in England. You’ll understand my lack of surprise that, when it comes to EVEL, the UK government are suddenly big fans of the “double majority” rule.

On Thursday of last week our First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called the Tories on their disrespect for Scotland, and questioned Westminster’s ability to represent Scotland’s interests – and she is not alone. The sole Scottish Labour MP and Lib Dem MP raised concerns alongside our 56 SNP MPs. Once again, we see the democratic rights of the Scottish people being overlooked and their views ignored. These fast-track proposals would radically reform the UK Parliamentary system, creating two classes of MPs in which Scottish MPs were second class.

Finally, can I offer my deepest condolences to all those whose loved ones were killed or injured in the brutal attacks in Tunisia. Can I join others in calling for a calm, considered reaction from the UK Government, which focusses on tackling the roots of extremism.