But the event, sponsored by the British government and others, mattered to many, not least the ruling ScottishNationalist Party (SNP).
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ScottishNationalist Party MPs support the devolution of further powers to Scotland, but say the bill does not go far enough.
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"He is putting his own ego before the greater interest of the stability of the Union, and playing right into the hands of the ScottishNationalist first minister, " she said.
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