ONE local MP has called for an end to the 'blame games' between Holyrood and Westminster.

Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale & Tweeddale MP, and Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell says that the electorate are 'sick and tired' of the bickering between the two parliaments.

In his first keynote address since the Scottish Parliament election, Mr Mundell made clear his wish to work in partnership with the new Scottish Government.

The Scotland Act received Royal Assent on March 23, and with it the Scottish Parliament is set to become one of the most powerful devolved parliaments in the world.

The first milestone after the election will be on May 23, when a number of powers will come into force.

Mr Mundell delivered a speech last week, in which he revealed he aims to reset the relationship between the two governments.

He said: “People in Scotland have a right to expect, and Scotland's two governments a duty to deliver, a relationship between Holyrood and Westminster which puts the national interest first and political considerations last. Frankly, people are sick and tired of the bickering and blame games. They want to see their politicians working together for the common good.

“So I want to make a big offer to the incoming Scottish Ministers: let's reset the relationship between our two governments. Let's put our political disagreements aside where we possibly can, and put our energies and talents together to deliver a better future for Scotland. And let's include everyone in Scotland – businesses, charities, churches, trade unions, universities, private citizens – in a new collective effort to use our powers and potential in this common endeavour.”

The speech came ahead of the introduction of the new powers, which will include measures on equal opportunities, gambling policy, rail franchising and the ability to set speed limits on Scotland’s roads.

Significant powers on tax and welfare will transfer later, as agreed by both governments.