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Daily Record
Daily Record
Politics
Chris McCall

UK Government could block gender reform bill passed by MSPs over 'concerns' for safety of women

The UK Government could block controversial plans to make it easier for Scots to change their gender despite MSPs voting in favour of the landmark legislation.

The Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill was finally passed at Holyrood today by 86 votes to 39 after winning cross-party support following three days of heated debate.

But nine SNP MSPs voted against in the party's biggest rebellion since taking power in 2007.

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