The UK Government’s decision to block gender reform legislation in Scotland has demonstrated that Westminster is the “worst of both worlds”, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Earlier this week Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed he would make a Section 35 order to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law in Scotland – despite it passing through the Scottish Parliament with cross-party support.
In a keynote address at the Business for Scotland annual dinner on Thursday evening, Nicola Sturgeon said the “full-frontal assault” on devolution strengthens the case for Scottish independence.
