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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Abbi Garton-Crosbie

Scotland Office threatens to block Royal Assent of Holyrood's gender reforms

THE UK Government will "look closely" at the implications of Holyrood's gender reforms in the coming weeks, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said.

Following the successful passage of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Act on Thursday afternoon, after two days of lengthy debates and filibustering from Tory MSPs dragging proceedings out, the Scotland Office said it had "concerns".

MSPs backed the reforms overwhelmingly, with 86 votes for Yes, 39 for No, and no abstentions.

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