The Latest Breaking News from Gillian Mackay

Northern Ireland abortion buffer zone ruling is a ‘historic day’ – Green MSP

The UK Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Northern Ireland Bill did not infringe on the free expression of opponents of abortion.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Supreme Court ruling opens door to abortion protest 'buffer zones' in Scotland

NORTHERN Ireland’s bid to introduce “safe access zones” around clinics providing abortion services is legal and within competence, the UK’s…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022

Abortion buffer zone campaigners scoop top political award

SCOTTISH Green MSP Gillian Mackay has said she hopes she has “inspired other campaigners” after winning the Public Campaign of the Year award…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2022

UK cannabis laws ‘making criminals out of mums and dads’, Tommy Sheridan warns

THE UK Government is criminalising parents “trying to do the best for their kids”, an MP has said, as the number of people illegally buying…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2022

Scots campaigners slam SNP abstention on abortion clinic buffer zone vote

An amendment allowing the introduction of nationwide buffer zones around abortion clinics in England and Wales passed in the UK Parliament by 297 Yes votes to 110 Nos.

Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022

Unity is a must to help build a new nation, Yes group says

A LEADING member of a Yes group has urged activists to harness the positivity of the  independence movement and reach out to all if the campaign…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon warns of ‘deeply distressing’ impact of anti-abortion protests

The First Minister recalled her experience of a miscarriage in 2011, which she said would have been made ‘much more upsetting’ by such demonstrations.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

New anti-abortion protests in Aberdeen by Texas-based group branded 'appalling' by politicians

The group has planned protests at clinics in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk and Glasgow in the coming weeks.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022

Scottish anti-abortion activists launch 'intimidating' six weeks of 'vigils'

ANTI-abortion campaigners have been condemned after launching a six-week string of "intimidating" protests outside clinics across…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2022

Lesley Riddoch in call for huge protest on day of Supreme Court indy decision

BROADCASTER and campaigner Lesley Riddoch has called for there to be a “blooming big demonstration” outside Holyrood on the day of the Supreme…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2022