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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Craig Paton

Sturgeon: Testing limits of Section 35 veto in court is in the public interest

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Scotland’s First Minister said testing the parameters of the UK Government’s veto on Holyrood legislation in court would be in the public interest, claiming it can currently be used “on a whim”.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, Nicola Sturgeon said her Government was “looking at all options” to challenge the decision by Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to knock down gender reforms passed by MSPs last year.

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