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Boris Johnson called for renewing the "ties that unite our UK" before his first visit to Scotland as Prime Minister.
During Monday's visit, he will announce new funding of £ 300 million for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This comes on the heels of the statement by Scottish Conservative Party leader Ruth Davidson that she would not support her plans for a Brexit without agreement.
Mr Johnson insisted that the UK would leave the EU by 31 October, with or without agreement.
During his visit to a Scottish military base, Johnson will explain how the latest "growth agreement" plan will help the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish communities.
Under this plan, funds will go to Falkirk, the islands and Argyll and Bute in Scotland, as well as parts of Northern Ireland and Wales.
Before his visit, he said: "Our Union is the most successful political and economic union in history.We are a global brand and together we are safer, stronger and more prosperous. .
"As we prepare for our bright future after Brexit, it is essential to renew the ties that unite our United Kingdom.
"I am proud to be in Scotland today to make it clear that I am a pbadionate supporter of our great Union, and I look forward to traveling to Wales and Northern Ireland to make every decision I take as Prime Minister promotes and strengthens our Union. "
Johnson also plans to go to Wales to meet with members of his farming community and Northern Ireland to discuss ongoing talks to restore the transfer of responsibilities to Stormont.
Brexit without compromise
Johnson's visit comes as more and more details emerge from his government's Brexit strategy.
Three new committees have been formed to ensure that the UK leaves the EU before the deadline of October.
One of them – a "committee of daily operations" – is composed of senior ministers responsible for overseeing all government preparations for departure, including planning for a non-agreement .
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A Downing Street source said Chief Treasury Secretary Rishi Sunak was also part of the group of experts charged with ensuring that the Treasury serves as the driving force behind the Brexit, as opposed ;anchor.
According to the Sunday Times, Johnson had asked the committee to present the Brexit by 31 October "by all necessary means".
Michael Gove will chair the Daily Operations Committee at meetings every weekday morning starting Tuesday.
He said his team was still aiming to reach an agreement with Brussels this weekend, but that the government would work "on the badumption" of a Brexit without agreement.
Meanwhile, the CBI warned that neither the UK nor the EU were ready for a Brexit without an agreement on October 31st.
And the managing director of Vauxhall's proprietary company has warned the company to transfer all production from its Ellesmere Port plant if the Brexit makes it unprofitable.
Johnson is facing opposition within his own party if he persists in his current Brexit strategy.
On Sunday, Ruth Davidson said that although Mr. Johnson gets his "full support" in his efforts to reach a withdrawal agreement with the EU, she did not agree with a Brexit without agreement.
In an article in the Scottish Mail Sunday she said: "In 2016, when I was debating against the pro-Brexit, I do not remember anyone who said we should collapse out of the European Union without provisions in place to help maintain vital trade. " that flows continuously between Britain and the European Union ".
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Although Mr Johnson wishes to be seen as an advocate for the Union, the possibility of a Brexit without agreement has sparked new speculation about the future of the United Kingdom.
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Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon is currently examining the timing of a possible second vote on the independence of Scotland, while Johnson has been termed "the last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. "by the SNP.
Both Sturgeon and Wales' Prime Minister Mark Drakeford told the Prime Minister that it would be "unacceptable" for the UK to leave the EU without an agreement.
The Scottish secretary, Alister Jack, has welcomed the investment of 300 million pounds announced Monday. He said existing growth agreements "help create jobs and boost local economies across Scotland".
Northern Irish Secretary Julian Smith said he hoped to "get the most out of the funding", while Welsh secretary Alun Cairns said Johnson and he were determined to leverage the "success" of the growth agreements already in effect in Wales.
The announcement of growth agreements comes after the announcement by Mr. Johnson of a fund of cities worth £ 3.6 billion over the weekend. end, intended to support 100 top cities in England.
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